Lexic.us

Definition of Babble

1. Verb. Utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way. "Sam and Sue babble"; "The old man is only babbling--don't pay attention"

2. Noun. Gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby.

3. Verb. To talk foolishly. "Sam and Sue babble"; "The two women babbled and crooned at the baby"

4. Verb. Flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise. "Babbling brooks"

5. Verb. Divulge confidential information or secrets. "Be careful--his secretary talks"

Definition of Babble

1. v. i. To utter words indistinctly or unintelligibly; to utter inarticulate sounds; as, a child babbles.

2. v. t. To utter in an indistinct or incoherent way; to repeat, as words, in a childish way without understanding.

3. n. Idle talk; senseless prattle; gabble; twaddle.

Definition of Babble

1. Noun. Idle talk; senseless prattle; gabble; twaddle. ¹

2. Noun. Inarticulate speech; constant or confused murmur. ¹

3. Noun. A sound of or alike that which of flowing water. ¹

4. Verb. (intransitive) To utter words indistinctly or unintelligibly; to utter inarticulate sounds; as, a child ''babbles''. ¹

5. Verb. (intransitive) To talk incoherently; to utter unmeaning words. ¹

6. Verb. (intransitive) To talk much; to chatter; to prate. ¹

7. Verb. (intransitive) To make a continuous murmuring noise, as shallow water running over stones. ¹

8. Verb. (transitive) To utter in an indistinct or incoherent way; to repeat, as words, in a childish way without understanding. ¹

9. Verb. (transitive) To disclose by too free talk, as a secret. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Babble

1. to talk idly or excessively [v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES]

Medical Definition of Babble

1. 1. To utter words indistinctly or unintelligibly; to utter inarticulate sounds; as a child babbles. 2. To talk incoherently; to utter unmeaning words. 3. To talk much; to chatter; to prate. 4. To make a continuous murmuring noise, as shallow water running over stones. "In every babbling he finds a friend." (Wordsworth) Hounds are said to babble, or to be babbling, when they are too noisy after having found a good scent. Synonym: To prate, prattle, chatter, gossip. Origin: Cf.LG. Babbeln, D. Babbelen, G. Bappeln, bappern, F. Babiller, It. Babbolare; prob. Orig, to keep saying ba, imitative of a child learning to talk. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Babble

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