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to babble
01
to make random, meaningless sounds
Intransitive
Example
The baby babbled happily, creating a stream of adorable but unintelligible sounds.
The excited toddler babbled joyfully as they played with their toys.
The malfunctioning robot started to babble, indicating a technical glitch.
02
to talk rapidly and incoherently, often without making much sense
Intransitive: to babble about sth
Example
After a few drinks, he began to babble about his grand plans for the future.
The toddler babbled excitedly about his day at the park.
In her excitement, she babbled about her recent trip to Europe, jumping from one anecdote to another.
03
to unintentionally disclose secrets or confidential information due to careless or indiscreet talk
Transitive: to babble secrets or confidential information
Example
She babbled the details of the surprise party to her sister, forgetting that it was meant to be a secret.
The intern babbled sensitive project information to a colleague, unaware of the confidentiality agreement.
He babbled his PIN number aloud while on the phone, exposing his account details to those nearby.
04
(of water) to flow or move with a gentle, murmuring, or bubbling sound, often over rocks or obstacles
Intransitive
Example
The small creek babbled as it meandered through the forest.
As we approached the river, we could hear the water babbling over the smooth river rocks.
The brook babbled softly as it wound its way through the meadow.
Babble
01
gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby
