Definitions
- Describing someone talking incessantly or rambling on about something. - Referring to someone speaking incoherently or without making much sense. - Talking about someone babbling or chattering aimlessly without a clear purpose.
- Describing someone talking rapidly and unintelligibly. - Referring to someone speaking in a rapid and excited manner. - Talking about someone chattering or prattling on without much thought or substance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve speaking or talking.
- 2Both can refer to someone speaking rapidly or unintelligibly.
- 3Both can describe someone talking without much substance or coherence.
- 4Both can be used to express annoyance or frustration with someone's excessive talking.
- 5Both are informal words used in casual conversations.
What is the difference?
- 1Clarity: Blathering implies speaking incoherently or without making much sense, while jabber suggests speaking rapidly and unintelligibly.
- 2Tone: Blathering has a more negative connotation, implying annoyance or frustration, while jabber can have a neutral or even positive connotation, suggesting excitement or enthusiasm.
- 3Speed: Blathering does not necessarily imply rapid speech, while jabber specifically refers to speaking quickly.
- 4Intention: Blathering can imply aimless or pointless talking, while jabber can suggest a rapid exchange of information or ideas.
- 5Usage: Blathering is less common and may be considered more informal than jabber.
Remember this!
Blathering and jabber are synonyms that both describe someone talking excessively or without much substance. However, there are some differences between the two words. Blathering suggests incoherent or nonsensical speech, while jabber implies rapid and unintelligible talking. Additionally, blathering has a negative connotation, while jabber can have a more neutral or positive tone.
