jabbering

/ˈdʒæbərɪŋ/

VERB

1. Talking rapidly or unintelligibly

Speaking rapidly, indistinctly, or incoherently, often producing words or sounds that are difficult to understand.

1.1. Rapid and incoherent speech

Speaking quickly and indistinctly, often in a confused or disorganized way that makes the words difficult to understand.

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Antonyms

  • articulating
  • enunciating
  • pronouncing

Examples

  • The group of friends couldn't stop jabbering about their upcoming road trip, planning every detail.
  • Despite the library's silent environment, a pair of students couldn't resist jabbering about their project.

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1.2. Continuous and animated conversation

Talking continuously and enthusiastically with others, often in a lively, informal, or social setting.

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Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silent
  • untalkative
  • silence

Examples

  • The group of friends couldn't stop jabbering about their upcoming road trip, planning every detail.
  • In the waiting room, the nervous patient found solace in jabbering with the friendly receptionist.
  • As the children played in the backyard, their laughter filled the air, accompanied by constant jabbering.
  • The crowded subway was a cacophony of jabbering voices, each passenger immersed in their own conversations.

Related Words

  • conversation
  • chitchat
  • small talk
  • banter
  • socializing
  • discussion
  • idle talk
  • gossip

NOUN

2. Rapid or unintelligible speech

Speech consisting of rapid, indistinct, or nonsensical words that are difficult to understand.

2.1. Gibberish and meaningless speech

A stream of unintelligible or nonsensical words and sounds, especially when the speech lacks a clear meaning.

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