Gabbler: meaning, definitions and examples

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gabbler

 

[ ˈɡæb.lɚ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

talkative person

A gabbler is someone who talks excessively or at length, often in a nonsensical or trivial manner. This term is typically used to describe individuals who chatter or prattle on without much substance.

Synonyms

blabbermouth, chatterbox, prattler, talker

Examples of usage

  • She is such a gabbler that no one can get a word in during conversations.
  • The gabbler at the party kept everyone entertained with her endless stories.
  • Some people can be incessant gabblers, making it hard to engage in a meaningful discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "gabbler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tagarela

🇮🇳 बकबक करने वाला

🇩🇪 Schwätzer

🇮🇩 penggibah

🇺🇦 балакун

🇵🇱 gaduła

🇯🇵 おしゃべりな人

🇫🇷 bavard

🇪🇸 charlatán

🇹🇷 gevezelik eden

🇰🇷 수다쟁이

🇸🇦 ثرثار

🇨🇿 žvanil

🇸🇰 klebetník

🇨🇳 喋喋不休的人

🇸🇮 blefer

🇮🇸 samsara

🇰🇿 сөйлегіш

🇬🇪 ბამბუკი

🇦🇿 şırıldaq

🇲🇽 charlatán

Etymology

The term 'gabbler' is derived from the Middle English word 'gablen', which means to talk or chatter. The root word can be traced back to Old Norse 'gabba', which translates to 'to talk nonsense'. Historically, the usage of 'gabbler' emerged in contexts where someone was regarded as overly talkative, often without contributing meaningful content to conversations. Over time, the word has retained its playful connotation, frequently found in informal speech and literature, highlighting the blend of humor and annoyance that such talkative individuals can impart.