Definition

A person who talks a lot, often in a silly or nonsensical way.

Example

She is known as a babbler because she can't stop talking about everything.

Conversation

Did you hear that babbler at the party last night?

Yeah, it was hard to focus with all the noise!

Right? I thought I was listening to a documentary on half-truths.

Totally! Some people just like to talk without saying much.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Babbler → It is formed from "babble" (of imitative origin, meaning to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish or excited way) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A babbler is a person who talks incessantly or foolishly.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who talks rapidly and continuously, like a 'babbler' — the '-er' just means a person who babbles.

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