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gab·ble | \ ˈga-bəl 
\
\gabbled; gabbling\ ˈga-b(ə-)liŋ \
\Definition of gabble
: to say with incoherent rapidity : babble
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Other Words from gabble
gabble noun
gabbler \ ˈga-b(ə-)lər \ noun
\ nounSynonyms for gabble
Synonyms
- babble,
- blab,
- cackle,
- chaffer
- [British],
- chat,
- chatter,
- chin
- [slang],
- converse,
- gab,
- gas,
- jabber,
- jaw,
- kibitz
- (also kibbitz),
- natter,
- palaver,
- patter,
- prate,
- prattle,
- rap,
- rattle,
- run on,
- schmooze
- (or shmooze),
- talk,
- twitter,
- visit
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More Definitions for gabble
gabble
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of gabble
chiefly British : to talk quickly and in a way that is difficult to understand
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gabble
verbgab·ble | \ ˈga-bəl \
\gabbled; gabbling
Kids Definition of gabble
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to talk in a fast or foolish way or in a way that is hard to understand
gabble
nounKids Definition of gabble (Entry 2 of 2)
: talk that is fast or foolish or hard to understand
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The first known use of gabble was in 1577
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