Meaning of Babbling
Talking continuously in a quick and excited way, often without clear meaning.
In simple words: Talking quickly and excitedly, often in a confusing way.
Babbling in a sentence
- The children were babbling excitedly about their day at the park.
- He was babbling nonsense during the movie, distracting everyone around him.
- The baby was babbling in her crib, trying to get her mother's attention.
- She couldn't stop babbling about her new job, full of enthusiasm.
- During the meeting, he started babbling, making it hard to follow his points.
How to use Babbling
Use 'babbling' to describe someone speaking excitedly or nonsensically. It's suitable for informal conversations about children or when describing confusing talk.
Grammar pattern
babble + object
Memory hint
Think of a babbling brook - it flows quickly like rapid speech.
Related words
Collocations with Babbling
- babbling brook
- babbling baby
- babbling nonsense
- babbling away
- endless babbling
Synonyms for Babbling
- chattering
- talking
- jabbering
- prattling
- rambling
Common mistakes with Babbling
- Confused with 'bubbling' - they sound similar but mean different things.
- Using 'babbling' as a noun instead of a verb.
- Confusing the tone; 'babbling' is often playful or silly.
Babbling appears in
Babbling in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ثرثرة
التحدث بسرعة وحماس، وغالبًا بطريقة مربكة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বক বক করা, অনর্গল কথা বলা
দ্রুত এবং উত্তেজিতভাবে কথা বলা, প্রায়শই বিভ্রান্তিকরভাবে।
- GermanDeutsch
Plappern, Geschwätz
Schnell und aufgeregt reden, oft verwirrend.
- SpanishEspañol
Balbuceo
Hablar rápido y emocionado, a menudo de forma confusa.
- Persianفارسی
ور ور کردن، تند تند و نامفهوم حرف زدن
تند و هیجانزده حرف زدن، معمولاً به شکلی که گیجکننده باشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Bavarder, Baragouiner
Parler vite et avec excitation, souvent de façon confuse.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बड़बड़ाना
तेजी से और उत्साह से बात करना, अक्सर भ्रमित करने वाले तरीके से।
- ItalianItaliano
Balbettare, chiacchierare
Parlare velocemente ed eccitato, spesso in modo confuso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Balbuciar
Falar rápido e animado, muitas vezes de um jeito confuso.
- RussianРусский
Бормотание, Лепет
Говорить быстро и возбужденно, часто непонятно.
- Urduاردو
بک بک کرنا، بے معنی باتیں
تیزی سے اور پرجوش انداز میں بات کرنا، اکثر الجھن والے انداز میں۔
- Chinese中文
胡言乱语, 喋喋不休
说话又快又激动,常常让人搞不清楚。
More words like Babbling
- Talking
- AlwaysA1
at all times; on every occasion
- You'd be the chosen one
You are the person selected for an important role or responsibility.
- MillionA1
1 000 000
- You're one in a million
A phrase expressing that someone is very special or unique.
- You've got to
An expression indicating that someone needs to do something.
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Frequently asked questions about Babbling
What does Babbling mean?
Talking quickly and excitedly, often in a confusing way.
What is the definition of Babbling?
Talking continuously in a quick and excited way, often without clear meaning.
How do you use Babbling in a sentence?
The children were babbling excitedly about their day at the park.
Can you give another example of Babbling?
He was babbling nonsense during the movie, distracting everyone around him.
What are synonyms for Babbling?
Common alternatives include chattering, talking, jabbering, prattling, rambling.
What is the opposite of Babbling?
Opposite meanings include silence, talking less, quiet.
What words go with Babbling?
It commonly pairs with babbling brook, babbling baby, babbling nonsense, babbling away, endless babbling.
What are common mistakes when using Babbling?
Confused with 'bubbling' - they sound similar but mean different things. Using 'babbling' as a noun instead of a verb. Confusing the tone; 'babbling' is often playful or silly.
How do you pronounce Babbling?
US: //ˈbæblɪŋ//, UK: //ˈbæblɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Babbling?
Use 'babbling' to describe someone speaking excitedly or nonsensically. It's suitable for informal conversations about children or when describing confusing talk.
