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Definition of jabber

jabber

/ˈdʒæb.ər/
jab · ber
Adverb:jabberingly
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Plural:jabbers
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Adjective:jabbering
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Past Simple:jabbered
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Past Participle:jabbered
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Present Participle:jabbering
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• verb

1

To talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense or clarity.

Example

"The tourists began to jabber excitedly as the tour bus approached the ancient monument."

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• noun

1

Rapid, excited, and indistinct or nonsensical speech.

Example

"The constant jabber from the television made it hard for her to concentrate on her book."

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• Rhymes for jabber

• Nearby Words

iyokan
izmir
jab
jabber
jabberer
jabiru
jaborosa

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 15th century as 'jaber', the word is of imitative origin, coined to mimic the sound of fast, indistinct speech.

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