prattle
3 antonyms and opposites of prattle, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To talk on and on about unimportant things, in a childish or silly way.
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How to use prattle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "prate" (to chatter) plus the frequentative ending "-le," suggesting repeated small chattering.
Full origin of prattle →Frequently asked questions
What does “prattle” mean?
The word “prattle” means to talk on and on about unimportant things, in a childish or silly way. In plain terms, to ramble on about trivial things, or the trivial chatter itself.
How do you pronounce “prattle”?
“Prattle” is pronounced PRA-tuhl (/ˈpɹætəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “prattle” in a sentence?
Here is “prattle” used in a sentence: “The toddler prattled happily about her day at the park.”
What is the opposite of “prattle”?
The opposite of “prattle” — its antonyms — are orate, pontificate and speechify.
What part of speech is “prattle”?
Depending on how it is used, “prattle” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “prattle” have?
“Prattle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to talk on and on about unimportant things, in a childish or silly way.