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babble

verb
/ˈbæbəl/

Meaning

to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way
To talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.

Example Sentences

The baby babbles all day long.

The child began to babble happily to herself.

Example Expressions

babble on

Synonyms

chatter, prattle, jabber, ramble, gibber
Entry 1
chatter, prattle, jabber, ramble
Entry 2
prattle, chatter, ramble, gibber

Antonyms

quiet, silence, hush, be silent
Entry 1
quiet, silence, hush
Entry 2
be silent, quiet

Collocations

babble nonsense, babble incoherently, babble constantly, babble excitedly, babble on, babble away, babble happily, constant babble
Entry 1
babble nonsense, babble incoherently, babble constantly, babble excitedly, babble on, babble away
Entry 2
babble on, babble happily, babble nonsense, constant babble

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