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Emitting a murmuring or burbling sound
“This was a nice spot, with the babbling stream being the only noise in the night apart from owls.”
Abounding in words or containing more words than necessary
In an acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence
An act of chattering or casually talking
“We heard the excited babbling of the guests in the hall.”
Senseless or incoherent talk
The excess use of words, especially using more than are needed for clarity or precision
A confused noise made by a number of voices
A gurgling sound, such as that of water flowing
Present participle for to engage in (typically meaningless or unimportant) speech, dialog or conversation
“The book is not an enjoyable read as the author seems to babble on and on in a monotonous manner.”
Present participle for to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way
“Pelucchi started to examine him as Menchov started to babble incoherently.”
Present participle for to reveal something secret or confidential by talking carelessly
“He would, under duress, babble out everything he knew.”
(of flowing water) Present participle for to make a continuous murmuring sound
“The brook beside the castle would babble peacefully as a warm breeze swept over the meadow.”
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