jabber
[ jab-er ]
/ ˈdʒæb ər /
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verb (used with or without object)
to talk or utter rapidly, indistinctly, incoherently, or nonsensically; chatter.
noun
rapid, indistinct, or nonsensical talk; gibberish.
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OTHER WORDS FROM jabber
jab·ber·er, nounjab·ber·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby jabber
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jabber
/ (ˈdʒæbə) /
verb
to speak or say rapidly, incoherently, and without making sense; chatter
noun
such talk
Derived forms of jabber
jabberer, nounWord Origin for jabber
C15: of imitative origin; compare gibber 1
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