Drivelled: meaning, definitions and examples
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drivelled
[ ˈdrɪvld ]
speech, writing
Drivelled refers to speaking or writing nonsense or silly ideas. It often implies a lack of seriousness or coherence in what is being communicated.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He drivelled on about his weekend plans.
- The speaker drivelled, leaving the audience confused.
- She drivelled in her diary after a long day.
Translations
Translations of the word "drivelled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 drivelled
- baboseira
- tagarelice
🇮🇳 बेतुकी बातें
- बेतुकी बात करना
- बेतुका
🇩🇪 geschwätzt
🇮🇩 bergunjing
🇺🇦 балакати дурниці
- базікати
- казати нісенітниці
🇵🇱 bzdura
🇯🇵 無駄話をする
🇫🇷 dire des absurdités
🇪🇸 hablar tonterías
🇹🇷 saçmalamak
🇰🇷 헛소리를 하다
🇸🇦 يتحدث هراء
🇨🇿 mlít nesmysly
🇸🇰 rozprávať nezmysly
🇨🇳 胡言乱语
🇸🇮 govoriti neumnosti
🇮🇸 tala vitleysu
🇰🇿 бос сөз айту
🇬🇪 ბოდვა
🇦🇿 boş-boş danışmaq
🇲🇽 decir tonterías
Etymology
The word 'drivel' comes from the Middle English 'drivelen', which means to dribble or let saliva fall from the mouth. It is derived from the Old English 'drīfan' meaning to drive or to cause an action. The idea of 'drivelling' evolved to encompass not just the physical act of letting saliva dribble, but also the metaphorical sense of speaking foolishly or in a disorganized manner. Over time, it has come to describe the nonsensical messages that can occur in both spoken and written forms, proving to be a fitting description for the trivial and often mindless chatter that can dominate conversations.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,005, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.