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gabble

[/ˈɡæbəl/]
verb/nounpl: gabbles
tagarelice, algaravia, balbuciar
1. to talk rapidly and unintelligibly; to speak in a confused or hurried manner
He was gabbling so fast that nobody could understand what he was saying.
Ele estava tagarelando tão rápido que ninguém conseguia entender o que dizia.
2. rapid, unintelligible speech or chatter
The audience was confused by the actor's gabble during the performance.
A plateia ficou confusa com a algaravia do ator durante a apresentação.
3. to make guttural sounds (as made by geese or turkeys)
The geese gabbled loudly as we approached the pond.
Os gansos grasnavamfortemente quando nos aproximamos da lagoa.
NYC Slang
run one's mouth, flap one's gums
Synonyms
babblejabberchatterprattleblathermumble
Antonyms
articulateenunciateclarifyspeak clearly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tagarela, balbuciar, grasnar
Common usage for rapid or unintelligible speech
Portugal
tagarelice, algaravia
Standard Portuguese usage for confused chatter

Related Idioms & Phrases

talk a blue streak
run off at the mouth
talk nineteen to the dozen
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