Meaning & Definition of word "Prattle"

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    Prattle

    /ˈpræt(ə)l/

    noun:

    • 1. Meaningless or foolish talk; babble.
      • Example: Her prattle during dinner was a source of amusement for everyone.
    • 2. A series of foolish or meaningless statements.
      • Example: The meeting was filled with the prattle of people who had nothing important to say.

    verb:

    • 1. To talk in a foolish or simple-minded way; to babble.
      • Example: The children prattled on about their day at school.
    • 2. To make meaningless or foolish talk.
      • Example: He prattled about the weather as if it were the most important subject.

    Etymology

    Middle English prattlen, frequentative of prat, variant of prat(v) 'to prate.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prattle on:

    To continue talking in a foolish or inconsequential manner.

    prattle like a child:

    To talk in a naive or simplistic way.

    don't prattle:

    A command to stop talking foolishly or unnecessarily.

    Related Words

    prattlebox:

    A person who talks excessively.

    prattler:

    One who prattles; a chatterer.

    Slang Meanings of prattle

    Meaning: To engage in meaningless chatter.

    Example Sentence: Stop prattling and get to the point!

    Meaning: To babble or speak without substance.

    Example Sentence: He just keeps prattling about nothing important.