jabber
|jab-ber|
B2
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/ˈdʒæbər/
🇬🇧
/ˈdʒæbə/
rapid, excited speech
Etymology
Etymology Information
'jabber' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'jaberen,' where 'jab-' meant 'to talk rapidly.'
Historical Evolution
'jaberen' transformed into the modern English word 'jabber' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to talk rapidly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
rapid and excited speech that is difficult to understand.
All I could hear was the jabber of the crowd.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42