What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
yabbering
Example
She kept yabbering on about her new job, and I couldn't get a word in edgewise. [yabbering: present participle]
Example
The politician's yabbering speech left the audience confused and frustrated. [yabbering: adjective]
jabbering
Example
The children were jabbering excitedly about their upcoming field trip. [jabbering: present participle]
Example
I couldn't understand what he was saying because he was jabbering so quickly. [jabbering: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Jabbering is more commonly used than yabbering in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between yabbering and jabbering?
Neither yabbering nor jabbering is particularly formal, and both words are more likely to be used in informal contexts.
