Synonyms for

Babbling

Verb / ˈbæbʌlɪŋ / / ˈbæblɪŋ / Another word for babbling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Talking rapidly and continuously, often without making much sense.

Synonyms & similar words

sing peach bubble blabout smatter blab keepquiet gurgle babbleout talk babble blather lallation burble guggle blither letthecatoutofthebag blether ripple tattle spillthebeans chattering gossiping prattling rambling yammering jabbering blathering muttering chatting nattering plattering prating ranting raving talking yakking blabbering gabbing jawing sputtering

Example sentences

  1. The baby was babbling happily in her crib.
  2. The old man was babbling nonsense to himself.
  3. I could hear the sound of the babbling brook from my window.
  4. She was babbling on and on about her new dress.
  5. He was so nervous that he kept babbling incoherently.

Quotes

  • The babbling brook would never stop its endless chatter.
  • Babbling fools make the worst company.
  • Babbling is a sign of loneliness.

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