molilalia

/mɒlɪˈleɪliə/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which a person talks continuously, but meaninglessly, often to fill a silence or to avoid confronting an uncomfortable topic.

“The patient was diagnosed with molilalia and needed therapy to improve her communication skills.”

Synonyms

  • prattling
  • verbal tic
  • verbiage

Antonyms

  • monosyllabic
  • staccato