babblers
/ˈbæblərz/
NOUN
1. People who talk excessively or continuously
People who talk rapidly, continuously, or excessively, often about trivial matters or without giving others much opportunity to participate in the conversation.
1.1. Excessive and continuous talking
Used to describe people who habitually talk too much, chatter constantly, or dominate conversations with unnecessary or trivial remarks.
Synonyms
- chatterboxes
- chatterers
- gabblers
- jabberers
- prattlers
- blabbers
- blabbermouths
- motormouths
- windbags
- gasbags
- blatherers
- blatherskites
Antonyms
- listeners
Examples
- The meeting was dominated by enthusiastic babblers who rarely allowed anyone else to speak.
- The lively gathering attracted groups of cheerful babblers who exchanged stories throughout the evening.
- The teacher asked the classroom babblers to give their quieter classmates a chance to participate.
Related Words
- talkativeness
- loquacity
- garrulity
- verbosity
- chatter
- prattle
- conversation
- small talk
1.2. People who speak foolishly or incoherently
Used to describe people who produce confused, meaningless, or nonsensical speech that lacks clarity or logical substance.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- listeners
Examples
- The audience grew impatient with the babblers who offered no meaningful arguments.
- The discussion was filled with the confused remarks of several nervous babblers.
Related Words
- gibberish
- nonsense
- drivel
- twaddle
- incoherence
- irrationality
- confusion
NOUN
2. People who gossip or reveal secrets
People who habitually spread rumors, discuss other people's private affairs, or disclose information that should remain confidential.
2.1. Gossip and spreading rumors
Used to describe people who frequently discuss other people's personal affairs, circulate rumors, or spread potentially damaging stories.
Synonyms
- gossipers
- gossips
- talebearers
- tattlers
- tattletales
- magpies
- jays
Antonyms
- listeners
Examples
- The neighborhood babblers quickly spread rumors about the new residents.
- The office was full of babblers who enjoyed discussing their colleagues' private lives.
- The community leaders warned the persistent babblers against spreading unverified stories.
Related Words
2.2. Careless disclosure of confidential information
Used to describe people who cannot keep secrets and frequently reveal private or sensitive information without considering the consequences.
Synonyms
- blabbermouths
- blabbers
- tattlers
- tattletales
- talebearers
Antonyms
- listeners
Examples
- The managers avoided sharing sensitive information with the office babblers.
- The babblers accidentally revealed details of the confidential negotiations.
Related Words
- confidentiality
- secrecy
- betrayal
- indiscretion
- information leakage
- disclosure
NOUN
3. Noisy and vocal birds
Various passerine birds known for their frequent, loud, or continuous vocalizations, particularly species belonging to the babbler families.
3.1. Bird species and vocal behavior
Used to refer to babbler birds and similar noisy birds that produce frequent calls, chatter, or other social vocalizations, often while moving or feeding in groups.
Synonyms
Examples
- The forest canopy came alive with the calls of babblers at sunrise.
- A flock of babblers searched for insects among the dense undergrowth.
- The birdwatchers spent the morning observing several species of babblers.
Related Words
- songbirds
- passerines
- avian species
- flocks
- birdsong
- chirping
- vocalization
- bird calls
NOUN
4. Noisy hunting hounds
Hunting dogs that bark or give voice excessively when detecting or following a scent trail.
4.1. Hunting dogs and scent tracking
Used in hunting terminology to describe hounds that bark noisily or continuously when they detect a scent, sometimes before establishing a reliable trail.
Related Words
- hounds
- hunting dogs
- scent tracking
- baying
- howling
- scent trails