English Explanatory Dictionary

brabble

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make clamorous noises; to act noisily.
  2. To babble (of a stream or other watercourse).
noun
  1. A brawl, or commotion.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹæbəl/

Word forms

brabble brabbles brabbling brabbled

Etymology

From Middle Dutch brabbelen (“to quarrel, jabber”). Akin to babble. Compare modern Dutch brabbelen, German brabbeln (“to talk confusedly”).

Derived words

brabblement brabbler
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