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to babble
01
to make random, meaningless sounds
Intransitive
Examples
The baby babbled happily, creating a stream of adorable but unintelligible sounds.
The excited toddler babbled joyfully as they played with their toys.
02
to talk rapidly and incoherently, often without making much sense
Intransitive: to babble about sth
Examples
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.
03
to unintentionally disclose secrets or confidential information due to careless or indiscreet talk
Transitive: to babble secrets or confidential information
Examples
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.
04
(of water) to flow or move with a gentle, murmuring, or bubbling sound, often over rocks or obstacles
Intransitive
Examples
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.
Babble
01
speech that is meaningless, incoherent, or unintelligible
Examples
The baby's first words were little more than babble.
He muttered in babble, and no one could understand him.
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