Babble (Verb)
Meaning 1
Utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way; "The old man is only babbling--don't pay attention".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 2
Flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise; "babbling brooks".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The mountain stream began to babble as it poured over the rocks and down the embankment.
- The gentle river started to babble, making a soothing background noise in the forest.
- As she walked through the peaceful landscape, she heard a small creek babble in the distance.
- A small waterfall caused the nearby stream to babble and foam as the water cascaded over the edge.
- After the spring rains, the quiet stream began to babble and swell as it made its way to the larger river.
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Meaning 3
To talk foolishly; "The two women babbled and crooned at the baby".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Divulge confidential information or secrets; "Be careful--his secretary talks".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.