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Drivelling: meaning, definitions and examples

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drivelling

 

[ ˈdrɪv.əl.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

Drivelling refers to the act of talking in a silly or nonsensical manner, often without making much sense. It is commonly used to describe speech that is trivial or foolish. People might use this term to indicate that someone is rambling or babbling aimlessly, often about topics that are unimportant or irrelevant. In a broader sense, it can also refer to drooling or let saliva run from the mouth, particularly in a connotative way when someone is overly excited or lost in thought.

Synonyms

babbling, drooling, rambling, talking nonsense

Examples of usage

  • Stop drivelling and get to the point.
  • She was drivelling about her favorite TV show.
  • He tends to start drivelling when he's tired.
  • I can't focus with all this drivelling going on.

Translations

Translations of the word "drivelling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 baboseira

🇮🇳 बकवास करना

🇩🇪 Sabbeln

🇮🇩 ngoceh

🇺🇦 благати

🇵🇱 gawędzić

🇯🇵 たわごとを言う

🇫🇷 déblatérer

🇪🇸 balbucear

🇹🇷 saçmalamak

🇰🇷 지껄이다

🇸🇦 هراء

🇨🇿 mluvit nesmysly

🇸🇰 kecanie

🇨🇳 胡说

🇸🇮 blebetati

🇮🇸 ruglur

🇰🇿 босқа сөйлеу

🇬🇪 ბოდვა

🇦🇿 saçmalamaq

🇲🇽 hablar tonterías

Word origin

The term 'drivelling' originates from the Old English word 'drifian', which meant to drive or to push. Over time, it evolved to take on a more casual connotation associated with being driven to senselessness or aimlessness in conversation. In Middle English, the term took the form 'drivel', which was used more specifically to refer to saliva flowing from the mouth, akin to drooling. Eventually, the modern usage of 'drivelling' emerged, signifying both the physical act of drooling and the figurative act of speaking foolishly. This dual meaning highlights the playful and often dismissive attitude toward trivial speech or idle chatter.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,769, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.