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Definition of prate

prate

/preɪt/
prate
Plural:prates
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Past Simple:prated
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Past Participle:prated
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Present Participle:prating
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prate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To talk foolishly, tediously, or at excessive length about trivial matters.

Example

"He continued to prate about his minor grievances long after everyone else had lost interest."

2

To utter or recount foolishly, boastfully, or idly.

Example

"Critics accused the commentator of merely prating empty slogans rather than offering substantive analysis."

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• noun

1

Foolish, idle, or tedious talk; empty chatter.

Example

"The seasoned scholar had little patience for the pompous prate of his less experienced colleagues."

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• Rhymes for prate

• Nearby Words

prankishly
prankster
prat
prate
prater
pratfall
pratincole

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 15th century from Middle English praten, borrowed from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German praten ('to talk, chatter'), likely of imitative origin.

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