A Word A Day : Jabber





Friday, 10th August 2007 : Today's Word is...

Jabber



( Verb & Noun )


Pronunciation : (jab'er)

1. To talk rapidly, unintelligibly or idly

2. To utter rapidly or unintelligibly

3. To talk volubly, persistently and usually inconsequentially

4. Unintelligible or foolish talk

5. Rapid or babbling talk


Etymology:



Middle English jaberen, of imitative origin, intransitive verb : to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly

Synonyms:


1. Babble

2. Blather

3. Chatter

4. Gabble

5. Gibber

6. Prate

7. Prattle

8. Blabber

9. Chitchat

10. Clack

11. Palaver

12. Wearied jargon


Antonyms:


1. Be silent

2. Talk intelligently


Contextual Example:


• She began to jabber meaningless sounds very fast.

• His jabber threatened us to the extreme.


Related Words:


Jabberer: Noun

Jabbering: Adjective

Jabberingly: Adverb



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