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Definition of Gabble
1. Noun. Rapid and indistinct speech.
Generic synonyms: Gibber, Gibberish
Derivative terms: Jabber, Jabber
2. Verb. Speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly. "Sam and Sue gabble"
Generic synonyms: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Specialized synonyms: Babble, Blather, Blether, Blither, Smatter
Derivative terms: Blabber, Chatter, Chatterer, Palaver, Piffle, Prate, Prater, Prattle, Prattler, Tittle-tattle, Twaddle, Twaddler
Definition of Gabble
1. v. i. To talk fast, or to talk without meaning; to prate; to jabber.
2. n. Loud or rapid talk without meaning.
Definition of Gabble
1. Verb. To talk fast, idly, foolishly, or without meaning. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gabble
1. to jabber [v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES] - See also: jabber
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gabble
Literary usage of Gabble
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Crabb's English Synonyms by George Crabb (1917)
"JABBER, gabble. MUMBLE. These are all imitative words signifying methods of vocal
expression. Between jabber and gabble there is little difference except ..."
2. The Savage by Piomingo (1833)
"You can't be in earnest, Mr. gabble?" "I have said the word," says I, "madam,"
says I; "and my word's as good as my bond," says I. "I'll go," says I, ..."
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