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Definition of babbler
babbler
/ˈbæb.lɚ/
bab · bler
Plural:babblers
babbler Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A person who chatters continuously or talks excessively, often about trivial, foolish, or senseless matters.
Example
"The meeting was constantly derailed by a babbler who could not stay on topic for more than a minute."
2
Any of numerous small, mostly Old World passerine birds (such as those in the family Timaliidae) characterized by their loud, continuous, and chattering calls.
Example
"During our trek through the dense forests of Southeast Asia, we spotted a grey-throated babbler foraging in the underbrush."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'babeln' (to babble), which is of imitative origin reflecting repetitive syllable sounds, combined with the suffix '-er'.
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