Prattle: meaning, definitions and examples

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prattle

[ ˈprætl ]

^{Context #1}

conversation

To talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way; to chatter incessantly.

Synonyms

babble, chatter, gab, ramble

Examples of usage

She prattled on about her weekend plans.
The children prattled happily as they played in the yard.
Don't prattle on about things you know nothing about.
I wish she would stop prattling and get to the point.
He prattled nervously during the job interview.

^{Context #2}

conversation

Foolish or inconsequential talk; chatter.

Synonyms

babble, chatter, gossip, jabber

Examples of usage

Her prattle was entertaining but lacked substance.
I couldn't focus on work with all the prattle going on around me.
The meeting was filled with mindless prattle.

Translations

Translations of the word "prattle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tagarelar

🇮🇳 बकवास करना

🇩🇪 plappern

🇮🇩 bercakap-cakap

🇺🇦 балакати

🇵🇱 paplać

🇯🇵 無駄話をする (むだばなしをする)

🇫🇷 bavarder

🇪🇸 parlotear

🇹🇷 gevezelik etmek

🇰🇷 수다떨다

🇸🇦 ثرثرة

🇨🇿 žvanit

🇸🇰 tárať

🇨🇳 闲聊 (xián liáo)

🇸🇮 klepetati

🇮🇸 raða

🇰🇿 сөйлесу

🇬🇪 ჭორაობა

🇦🇿 dedi-qodu etmək

🇲🇽 parlotear

Word origin

The word 'prattle' originated in the late 16th century and is believed to have evolved from the Middle Low German word 'praten' meaning 'to chatter'. Over time, 'prattle' has come to describe talking in a childish or nonsensical manner. It has been used in English literature to depict light and inconsequential conversation or gossip.