BABBLE
Scrabble letter values: B3A1B3B3L1E1 = 12
Definition
- noun gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby. — synonyms: babbling, lallation
- verb utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way.
- verb to talk foolishly. — synonyms: blather, smatter, blether, blither
- verb flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise. — synonyms: ripple, guggle, burble, bubble, gurgle
- verb divulge confidential information or secrets. — synonyms: spill_the_beans, let_the_cat_out_of_the_bag, talk, tattle, blab, peach, sing, babble_out
Examples
- “The old man is only babbling--don't pay attention”
- “The two women babbled and crooned at the baby”
- “babbling brooks”