Ramble: meaning, definitions and examples

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ramble

 

[ หˆramb(ษ™)l ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

talk

To talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way.

Synonyms

babble, prattle, ramble on

Examples of usage

  • She rambled on and on about her vacation.
  • He tends to ramble when he's nervous.
Context #2 | Noun

walk

A leisurely stroll.

Synonyms

hike, stroll, walk

Examples of usage

  • We went for a ramble in the countryside.
  • Let's take a ramble through the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "ramble" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น divagar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคŸเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schweifen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengoceh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะพะดะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚ฤ…dziฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใถใ‚‰ใถใ‚‰ๆญฉใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท errer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ divagar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gezinmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ค๋งค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฌูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bloudit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blรบdiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆผซๆญฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tavati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรกfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะดะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ divagar

Etymology

The word 'ramble' originated in the late 17th century from the Middle Dutch word 'rabbelen', meaning to speak rapidly and incessantly. Over time, it evolved to include the sense of wandering aimlessly or walking leisurely. The verb form of 'ramble' has been associated with talking in a long-winded or disorganized manner, while the noun form is linked to a relaxed walk or stroll.

See also: ram.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,291, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.