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babble

[ˈbab(ə)l]

babble Definition

  • 1talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way
  • 2the sound of people talking simultaneously
  • 3the sound of water flowing over rocks

Using babble: Examples

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

  • Example

    The children babbled excitedly about their trip to the zoo.

  • Example

    He babbled on about his new car for hours.

  • Example

    The stream babbled softly in the background.

  • Example

    The room was filled with the babble of voices.

babble Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for babble

Idioms Using babble

  • babble like a brook

    to speak in a gentle, soothing, and continuous manner

    Example

    The teacher's voice babbled like a brook, putting the students at ease.

  • to reveal something unintentionally or without thinking

    Example

    He babbled out the secret to his friend.

  • babble of voices

    a confused mixture of many people talking at the same time

    Example

    The classroom was filled with a babble of voices during group work.

Phrases with babble

  • to talk continuously and incoherently

    Example

    He babbled away about his favorite TV show.

  • to talk continuously and in a rambling manner

    Example

    She babbled on about her vacation for hours.

  • babbling brook

    a small stream or creek that makes a continuous, soft, and soothing sound

    Example

    We sat by the babbling brook and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings.

Origins of babble

from Middle English 'babelen', imitative of the sound of flowing water

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Summary: babble in Brief

The verb 'babble' [ˈbab(ə)l] means to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way. It can also refer to the sound of people talking simultaneously or water flowing over rocks. Examples include 'The children babbled excitedly about their trip to the zoo.' and 'The stream babbled softly in the background.' Phrases like 'babble away' and idioms like 'babble like a brook' extend the meaning to continuous and soothing speech or unintentional revelation.