Definition

The sounds made by babies as they practice speaking, often consisting of repeated syllables but not forming real words.

Example

The baby's babbling filled the room with joyful sounds.

Conversation

Did you hear the baby babbling in the other room?

Yeah, it’s so cute! It sounds like they’re trying to talk already.

I know, right? That babbling is such a fun stage of learning.

Absolutely! It’s amazing to see how they experiment with sounds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To talk quickly and continuously in a way that is difficult to understand, often in a silly or childish manner.

Example

The baby was babbling happily in her crib.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I could hear you babbling on the phone earlier, what was that about?

Oh, I was just catching up with Sarah about the party plans.

It sounded like you were having a lot of fun babbling away!

Root Explanation

Babbling originates from the Middle English 'babblen', which is imitative in nature, reflecting the sound of incoherent speech or chatter. The word captures the essence of making meaningless sounds or talking rapidly without clear meaning.

Memory Tip

Imagine the sound of someone making quick, unclear noises — that's what babbling means, as it reflects the incoherent chatter.

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