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Babbler

British pronunciation/bˈæblɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈbæbɫɝ/
Babbler
[NOUN]
1

a group of small to medium-sized birds known for their sociable behavior and melodious vocalizations

synonyms : cackler
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What is "babbler"?

Babbler refers to a diverse group of small to medium-sized birds known for their lively and sociable nature, found in various parts of the world. These birds are typically found in dense vegetation, such as forests and scrublands, where they form tight-knit flocks and engage in constant vocal communication. Babblers are characterized by their distinctively long tails, compact bodies, and often colorful plumage. They have a diverse diet that includes insects, fruits, seeds, and nectar, which they forage for both on the ground and in the foliage. Babblers are highly social birds, and their flocks engage in cooperative behaviors such as foraging together, raising alarm calls, and defending territory.

2

an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker

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Examples
1Keep the babblers away.
2Barbaros basically means babbler, because foreign languages sounded to the Greeks like ineloquent unintelligible sounds, bar-bar-bar, the ancient equivalent of blah-blah-blah.
3That sends meerkats, pied babblers, and others dashing for cover.
4thank you so much to the babblers at babbel for supporting the channel and for also helping me towards my goal of one day being able to read a book in another language.
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