First Known Use: 1577
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gabble
verb gab·ble \ˈga-bəl\
: to talk quickly and in a way that is difficult to understand
gab·bledgab·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of GABBLE
intransitive verb
1
: to talk fast or foolishly : jabber
2
: to utter inarticulate or animal sounds
transitive verb
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Origin of GABBLE
probably of imitative origin
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GABBLE Defined for Kids
1gabble
verb gab·ble \ˈga-bəl\
gab·bledgab·bling
Definition of GABBLE for Kids
: to talk in a fast or foolish way or in a way that is hard to understand
2gabble
noun
Definition of GABBLE for Kids
: talk that is fast or foolish or hard to understand
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