babble
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B2
/ˈbæbəl/
incoherent talk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'babble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'babelen,' where 'babel' meant 'to prattle or chatter.'
Historical Evolution
'babelen' transformed into the modern English word 'babble.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to prattle or chatter,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the sound of people talking quickly and in a way that is difficult to understand.
The babble of the crowd was overwhelming.
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Verb 1
to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.
The toddler babbled happily to herself.
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