Babble

v. i.

To utter words indistinctly or unintelligibly; to utter inarticulate sounds; as a child babbles.

v. i.

To talk incoherently; to utter unmeaning words.

v. i.

To talk much; to chatter; to prate.

v. i.

To make a continuous murmuring noise, as shallow water running over stones.

v. i.

To utter in an indistinct or incoherent way; to repeat, as words, in a childish way without understanding.

v. i.

To disclose by too free talk, as a secret.

n.

Idle talk; senseless prattle; gabble; twaddle.

n.

Inarticulate speech; constant or confused murmur.


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