Definition of Babble
Babble
bab·ble
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to talk rapidly, enthusiastically, and/or continuously about something, often in a way that is incoherent, foolish, or careless and often leading to confidential information being accidentally revealed;
e.g. He continued to babble about the ideas he had. I am worried that she will babble our plans to someone.
(verb)
to make a continuous gurgling or murmuring sound, often used to describe the sound of flowing water;
e.g. I love listening to the creek babble as it flows over the rocks. Most babies babble nonsense words before learning actual phrases.
(noun)
confused, excited, or foolish talk, or the sound of a large number of people talking at the same time;
e.g. The babble in the room died down when he came on stage.
(noun)
a continuous sound that is made by flowing water, similar to gurgling or murmuring;
e.g. The babble of the stream was very calming to listen to.
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