prate

verb \ˈprāt\

prat·edprat·ing

Definition of PRATE

intransitive verb

: to talk long and idly : chatter

— prate noun

— prat·er noun

— prat·ing·ly \ˈprā-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

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Middle English, from Middle Dutch; akin to Middle Low German pratten to pout

First Known Use: 15th century

Synonyms: babble, blab, cackle, chaffer [British], chatter, chin [slang], converse, gab, gabble, gas, jabber, jaw, kibitz (also kibbitz), natter, palaver, patter, chat, prattle, rap, rattle, run on, schmooze (or shmooze), talk, twitter, visit

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