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Synonyms & Similar Words
babbling
chattering
chit-chatting
gossiping
jabbering
nattering
prattling
talking
tattling
blabbing
blathering
cackling
chatting
chirping
chattering
clacking
driveling
gabbing
gibbering
jabbering
mouthing
murmuring
nattering
palavering
rattling
raving
speaking
spouting
uttering
verbalizing
vocalizing
yakking
yapping
Meaning of Prattling
The primary meaning of the word "prattling" is talking excessively and pointlessly.
Definitions
- Talking at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
- * Speaking excessively and pointlessly, often about trivial matters
Etymology of Prattling
The word "prattling" has its roots in the Middle English word "pratelen," which is derived from the Middle Dutch word "praten," meaning "to talk" or "to chat"
Historically, the word has been used to describe idle or foolish talk, often in a derogatory manner
Example Uses
- The old man was prattling on about his garden, barely letting anyone else get a word in edgewise
- * She was prattling away on her phone, completely unaware of the people around her
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
silence
quietness
stillness
taciturnity
reserve
restraint
reticence
discretion
secrecy
confidentiality
laconism
terseness
conciseness
brevity
succinctness
reserve
uncommunicativeness
unforthcomingness
closeness
secrecy
mumness
muteness