What did the ancient term lalia suggest about Euripides’ dramatic dialogue?

In antiquity, the term lalia—which translates to "chatter"—was the word habitually used to describe the ordinary style of dramatic speech found in the plays of Euripides.1

This descriptor likely alluded to two specific characteristics of his work:
* Lightness: The comparatively light weight of his dramatic dialogue.1
* Volubility: The tendency of his characters, regardless of their social class, to speak at great length and with high frequency.1