Rambled: meaning, definitions and examples

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rambled

 

[ ˈræmbəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

talking aimlessly

To ramble means to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way. Often, someone who rambles may go off-topic or include irrelevant details, which can make it difficult for listeners to follow the main point. Rambling can also refer to walking for pleasure, often without a specific destination in mind. It is generally seen as a way of expressing thoughts without a clear focus or direction.

Synonyms

digress, drift, meander, wander.

Examples of usage

  • She rambled on about her vacation.
  • He tends to ramble during his speeches.
  • I love to ramble through the woods on weekends.

Translations

Translations of the word "rambled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divagou

🇮🇳 बेतुका बोलना

🇩🇪 geschwätzt

🇮🇩 bertele-tele

🇺🇦 балакав

🇵🇱 gadał bez sensu

🇯🇵 とりとめのない話をした

🇫🇷 a divagué

🇪🇸 habló sin sentido

🇹🇷 dağınık konuşmak

🇰🇷 두서없이 이야기하다

🇸🇦 تحدث بطريقة غير مرتبة

🇨🇿 hovořil nesouvisle

🇸🇰 rozprával bez zmyslu

🇨🇳 胡言乱语

🇸🇮 govoril je nepovezano

🇮🇸 talaði óljóst

🇰🇿 белгісіз сөйлесу

🇬🇪 არათანმიმდევრულად საუბარი

🇦🇿 qarışıq danışmaq

🇲🇽 habló sin sentido

Etymology

The word 'ramble' originates from the early 16th century, derived from the Middle English term 'ramblen,' which means to move or wander about. The notion of wandering freely has evolved over the centuries, and the word began to incorporate the idea of talking without a clear focus around the late 19th century. It was likely influenced by the informal speech styles prevalent in social gatherings and storytelling traditions of the time. Additionally, 'ramble' has roots in Old English and is related to the word 'rambling,' which carries similar connotations of aimless movement or discourse. Over time, 'ramble' has become a versatile term used in both literary and casual contexts, reflecting a sense of freedom in both physical movement and verbal expression.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,766, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.