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babbling

[/ˈbæblɪŋ/]
noun/gerund/adjective
tagarelice; balbucio; murmúrio
1. Continuous, rapid, and often incoherent talk
The babbling of the brook was soothing.
O murmúrio do riacho era calmante.
2. Inarticulate sounds made by infants
The baby's babbling is a sign of healthy development.
O balbucio do bebê é um sinal de desenvolvimento saudável.
3. Speaking foolishly or at excessive length
He was babbling about conspiracy theories.
Ele estava tagarelando sobre teorias da conspiração.
NYC Slang
motor mouth (describing a person who babbles excessively)
Synonyms
prattlingchatteringramblingjabberingnattering
Antonyms
silencequiettaciturnreticent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tagarelice; balbucio
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
tagarelice; conversa mole
Casual colloquial usage
Portugal
tagarelice; parlpatório
European Portuguese standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
tagarelice; bico solto
Slang variation for excessive talking

Related Idioms & Phrases

babbling brook
babble on
babble away
empty vessels make the most noise
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