Ramble: meaning, definitions and examples

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ramble

[ ˈramb(ə)l ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 divagar

🇮🇳 भटकना

🇩🇪 schweifen

🇮🇩 mengoceh

🇺🇦 бродити

🇵🇱 błądzić

🇯🇵 ぶらぶら歩く

🇫🇷 errer

🇪🇸 divagar

🇹🇷 gezinmek

🇰🇷 헤매다

🇸🇦 يتجول

🇨🇿 bloudit

🇸🇰 blúdiť

🇨🇳 漫步

🇸🇮 tavati

🇮🇸 ráfa

🇰🇿 адасу

🇬🇪 ხეტიალი

🇦🇿 azmaq

🇲🇽 divagar

Word origin

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.