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prattle

[ˈprætl]

prattle Definition

  • 1to talk for a long time about things that are not important or without saying anything important
  • 2to speak in a childish or silly way

Using prattle: Examples

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

  • Example

    She prattled on about her new job for hours.

  • Example

    The children were prattling away in the back seat.

  • Example

    He prattled on about his golf game, not realizing no one was listening.

prattle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for prattle

Antonyms for prattle

Phrases with prattle

  • to talk continuously and at length about unimportant things

    Example

    She prattled on about her vacation for hours.

  • to talk continuously and at length about unimportant things

    Example

    The children were prattling away in the back seat.

  • to talk excessively and without saying anything of substance

    Example

    He prattled like a magpie, going on and on about nothing in particular.

Origins of prattle

from Middle Low German 'pratelen', meaning 'to chatter'

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Summary: prattle in Brief

The verb 'prattle' [ˈprætl] means to talk at length about unimportant things or to speak in a childish or silly way. It is often used to describe someone who talks excessively without saying anything of substance. Examples include 'She prattled on about her new job for hours' and 'The children were prattling away in the back seat.'