Main Entry: prate

Pronunciation: \ˈprāt\

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s): prat·ed; prat·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle Dutch; akin to Middle Low German pratten to pout

Date: 15th century

: to talk long and idly : chatter

— prate noun

— prat·er noun

— prat·ing·ly \ˈprā-tiŋ-lē\ adverb