Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prattle

verb
/ˈprætl/
Definition
to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way; to babble
Examples
  • She would often prattle about her day at school.
  • The children prattled excitedly during the car ride.
  • He tends to prattle on about his hobbies.
Meaning
Prattling involves speaking continuously and at length about trivial matters, often without depth or seriousness.
Synonyms
  • chatter
  • babble
  • jabber
  • talk nonsense