gabblers
/ˈɡæb.lərz/
NOUN
1. People who talk excessively
People who talk continuously, rapidly, or excessively, often about trivial subjects or without expressing particularly meaningful ideas.
1.1. Excessive and continuous talking
Used to describe people who talk a great deal, often dominating conversations with constant chatter, rapid speech, or lengthy and unnecessary remarks.
Synonyms
- babblers
- blabbermouths
- blabbers
- blatherers
- blatherskites
- chatterboxes
- chatterers
- jabberers
- motormouths
- prattlers
- windbags
- gasbags
Examples
- In the bustling market, a group of energetic gabblers attracted a crowd with their lively chatter.
- The classroom was filled with the sound of eager gabblers sharing their weekend adventures.
- At the family reunion, the younger generation were the main gabblers, exchanging stories and laughter.
Related Words
1.2. Gossiping and spreading information
Used to describe people who frequently discuss other people's personal affairs, spread rumors, or share information about matters that may be private or confidential.
Synonyms
- gossipers
- gossips
- talebearers
- tattlers
- tattletales
Examples
- The office was full of gabblers who constantly exchanged rumors about their colleagues.
- The neighborhood gabblers always seemed to know the latest news about everyone's personal life.
Related Words
- gossip
- rumors
- hearsay
- tattling
- whispering
- scandal
- busybody
- indiscretion
1.3. Boastful and loud talking
Used to describe people who speak loudly, boast excessively, or make exaggerated claims about their achievements and abilities.
Synonyms
- blowhards
- windbags
- gasbags
- blatherskites
Examples
- The meeting was dominated by a group of boastful gabblers who constantly praised their own accomplishments.
- Everyone grew tired of the blowhards who talked endlessly about their supposed achievements.
Related Words
- boasting
- bragging
- self-importance
- exaggeration
- arrogance
- grandstanding
- bluster
1.4. Lively and sociable conversation
Used to describe people who enjoy talking with others, participating actively in conversations, and exchanging stories or ideas in social gatherings.
Synonyms
Examples
- During the friendly gathering, the backyard echoed with the voices of happy gabblers enjoying each other's company.
- As the tour guide led the group through the museum, a bunch of curious gabblers asked questions at every exhibit.
Related Words
- socializing
- conversation
- storytelling
- discussion
- communication
- interaction
- banter