brabble

verb

brab·​ble ˈbra-bəl How to pronounce brabble (audio)
brabbled; brabbling ˈbra-b(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce brabble (audio)
brabble noun

Examples of brabble in a Sentence

bored children brabbling in the back seat

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Middle Dutch brabbelen, of imitative origin

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brabble was in 1568

Dictionary Entries Near brabble

Cite this Entry

“Brabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brabble. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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