prattle
prattle
Definition
prat·tle (prat′'l)
intransitive verb, transitive verb prattled -·tled, prattling -·tling
- prate
- to speak in a childish way; babble
Etymology: MLowG pratelen, akin to MDu praten, prate
noun
- idle chatter
- childish babble
prattle
Synonyms
prattle
Synonyms
prattle
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- endless: Once your wife has arrived home, now is not the time to distract her with endless prattle of the day's events.
- enough: Enough prattle, here's how to use it.
- everyday: The Nobel academy said Pinter's work " uncovers the precipice under everyday prattle and forces entry into oppression's closed rooms " .
- empty: Formal speeches are but an empty prattle, which God regards not: Ps. xlvii.
- mere: Religion is turned into a mere prattle and talk; few mind the interest of Christ.
Modifying Another Word
- away: One in 25 members can prattle away in five lan guages.
Followed by an intransitive particle
- along: Zach prattles along as he walks with you, mentioning items of theater importance, current politics, etcetera.
