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Word needed, please help

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2012/12/01 - 12:34pm

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There is a word that describes a person that loves to share information almost to a point of infatuation. I heard the word a few years ago and then forgot it and now it's driving me crazy. Any help?

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2012/12/01 - 6:54pm

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I will suggest "maven". Some dictionaries do not mention the obsession of imparting their wisdom and even when it is mentioned, it is not emphasized. Just a suggestion. Check "maven" in Wikipedia and see if it is what you have in mind.

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2012/12/01 - 7:22pm

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Could it be philodox? That's one of my favorite words, especially since I know several people who qualify for this noun, meaning someone in love with his/her own opinions and expounds on them.

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2012/12/03 - 12:27am

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Quidnunc?

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2012/12/03 - 6:06am

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I want that word, too! I have a friend like that, and "insufferable know-it-all" doesn't quite catch the affection I have for his charms as I flee his cacoethes explanandi.

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2012/12/07 - 1:53am

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Thanks everyone...not the word I was looking for but I learned a few new ones today 🙂

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2012/12/07 - 10:06pm

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Great job. This is very helpful.

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