babble

bab-ble · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    To make a continuous murmuring sound, like flowing water.

  3. 3.

    (noun) Foolish, excited, or confused talk; meaningless sounds.

Related words

Antonyms: articulate, enunciate
See also: chatter, murmur, prattle
Synonyms: blather, chatter, jabber, prattle

Etymology

From Middle English babelen, of imitative origin, related to babe and similar to Dutch babbelen.