babble

/ˈbæbəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to talk or speak foolishly or excessively, especially about something trivial.

“She started to babble excitedly about her trip to Europe.”

2. noun

a confused or meaningless sound, especially one made by an animal, or a meaningless or confused talk or language.

“The bird’s chirping sounds were a joyful babble in the morning air.”

3. noun

a rapid, indistinct stream of words or sounds, often used to describe the sound of water or a crowd.

“The babble of the waterfall created a soothing background noise.”

4. verb

to cause a stream of water to flow quickly or noisily, especially through a rough or rocky place.

“The river babbled over the rocky surface.”

Synonyms

  • gabble
  • prattle
  • prattle

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness