twaddle

[ˈtwɒd(ə)l]

twaddle Definition

• 1. silly or trivial talk or writing; nonsense
• 2. to talk or write in a silly or trivial way

Using twaddle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "twaddle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I don't have time for your twaddle.

• Example

  The article was full of twaddle.

• Example

  Stop twaddling and get to the point.

• Example

  She twaddled on about her new shoes for hours.

• Example

  Don't twaddle, just give me a straight answer.

twaddle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for twaddle

• nonsense
• drivel
• gibberish
• balderdash
• claptrap

Phrases with twaddle

• talk twaddle

  to talk nonsense

  Example

  He's talking twaddle again.

• twaddle on

  to talk at length in a silly or trivial way

  Example

  She twaddled on about her vacation for hours.

• stop twaddling

  to stop talking in a silly or trivial way and get to the point

  Example

  Please stop twaddling and tell me what you want.

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Summary: twaddle in Brief

The term 'twaddle' [ˈtwɒd(ə)l] refers to silly or trivial talk or writing, often characterized as nonsense. It can be used as both a verb and a noun, as in 'Stop twaddling and get to the point.' 'Twaddle' is synonymous with words like 'nonsense,' 'drivel,' and 'gibberish.' Phrases like 'talk twaddle' and 'twaddle on' denote talking in a silly or trivial way, while 'stop twaddling' means to stop doing so and get to the point.