jabble

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verb

jab·​ble

ˈjabəl

-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

British : agitate, splash

jabbled coffee on his saucer

—Michael McLaverty

intransitive verb

British : to break in small waves : ripple

jabble

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noun

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plural -s

1

British : an agitation on the surface of water : splashing, dashing, rippling, choppiness

2

British : a mental or emotional agitation or turmoil

Word History

Etymology

Verb

imitative

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