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Drivel

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

Definition

n. silly or meaningless talk or ideas; v. to talk or write in a silly or meaningless way

Synonyms & similar words

slobber garbage drool slabber dribble slaver nonsense gibberish balderdash blather babble jabber rambling chatter prattle twaddle claptrap tripe flapdoodle tommyrot piffle bull poppycock hogwash baloney

Example sentences

  1. The teacher didn't want to hear any drivel during class discussions.
  2. The politician's speech was full of drivel and lacked substance.
  3. I can't stand it when people drivel on about things that don't matter.
  4. His argument was filled with drivel and didn't make any sense.
  5. I refuse to waste my time listening to drivel.

Quotes

  • 'I have no patience with the endless drivel I hear every day about how the world is going under,' said Mrs. Oliphant.
  • 'I don't want any more drivel about the Olympics,' said the Prime Minister.
  • 'I don't care what drivel they write about me,' said the actress.

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