babbles
|bab-bles|
/ˈbæbəlz/
(babble)
incoherent talk
Etymology
'babble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'babblen', where the repeated syllable 'ba' was imitative of a baby's sound.
'babble' changed from Middle English 'babblen' (also related to Middle Dutch 'babbelen' and similar Germanic forms) and eventually became the modern English word 'babble'.
Initially, it meant 'to make baby-like or inarticulate sounds', but over time it evolved into the current meaning 'to speak rapidly and incoherently' (and also 'to make a continuous murmuring sound' in some contexts).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'babble' (incoherent talk, meaningless chatter, or baby-like sounds)
His babbles during the meeting made it hard to follow his point.
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Verb 1
third-person singular present form of 'babble' (to speak rapidly and in a way that is difficult to understand)
She babbles when she gets nervous.
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