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jab·​ble | \ ˈjabəl \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of jabble

 (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

British : agitate, splash jabbled coffee on his saucer— Michael McLaverty

intransitive verb

British : to break in small waves : ripple

jabble

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of jabble (Entry 2 of 2)

1 British : an agitation on the surface of water : splashing, dashing, rippling, choppiness
2 British : a mental or emotional agitation or turmoil

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“Jabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jabble. Accessed 27 May. 2022.

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