babbling

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby
  2. verb utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
  3. verb to talk foolishly

Etymology

From Middle English bablyng, babelynge, equivalent to babble + -ing.

Synonyms

babble, lallation

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