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Meaning of babbled
The primary meaning of the word "babbled" is to talk or speak in a foolish or meaningless way.
Etymology of babbled
The word "babbled" has its roots in the Old English word "bæblian" or "bæbian", which is also related to the Middle English word "babbelen", and is likely imitative of the sound of a brook or stream.
Historically, the word has been used to describe both the sound of running water and the act of speaking foolishly or indistinctly.
Synonyms
chattered
prattled
jabbered
gibbered
blabbed
blathered
rambled
raved
muttered
mumbled
stuttered
stammered
spluttered
spouted
gushed
poured
talked
spoke
uttered
voiced
expressed
articulated
communicated
conveyed
chattered
babbled
garrulous
loquacious
voluble
effusive
fluent
articulate
eloquent
verbose
prolix
talkative
gabby
motormouthed
longwinded
windy
wordy
Definitions
- The word "babbled" is defined by Oxford Languages as talking or speaking in a foolish or meaningless way, or to talk or speak unintelligibly or indistinctly.
- It is also used to describe the sound of a brook or stream.
Usage Examples
- The child babbled excitedly as she played with her toys.
- The old man babbled incoherently as he tried to recall his memories.
- The brook babbled quietly as it flowed through the forest.
Antonyms
silent
quiet
still
mute
speechless
inarticulate
taciturn
reserved
reticent
uncommunicative
laconic
terse
concise
brief
monosyllabic
unforthcoming
unresponsive
closemouthed
tightlipped
mum
wordless
voiceless