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prattle Definition

prat·tle (prat'l)

intransitive verb, transitive verb prattled -·tled, prattling -·tling

  1. prate
  2. to speak in a childish way; babble

Etymology: MLowG pratelen, akin to MDu praten, prate

noun

  1. idle chatter
  2. childish babble

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prattle

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prattle

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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.

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