What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
blabbing
Example
She couldn't stop blabbing about her new job, even though no one was interested. [blabbing: verb]
Example
He's always blabbing about other people's business, it's so annoying. [blabbing: present participle]
babbling
Example
The baby started babbling happily when she saw her favorite toy. [babbling: present participle]
Example
He kept babbling on and on about his dreams, but I couldn't understand a word. [babbling: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Blabbing is less common than babbling in everyday language. Blabbing is often used in informal contexts to describe someone talking excessively or revealing secrets, while babbling is more commonly used to describe the sounds made by babies learning to speak or someone speaking incoherently.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between blabbing and babbling?
Both blabbing and babbling are informal words, but blabbing may have a slightly more negative connotation due to its association with revealing secrets or gossiping.
