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Definition of babbler

babbler

/ˈbæb.lɚ/
bab · bler
Plural:babblers
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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."

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• Rhymes for babbler

• Nearby Words

baba ganoush
babaco
babble
babbler
babe
babel
babiana

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'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Babbler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/babbler
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