burble
5 synonyms for burble, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make a bubbling, gurgling sound, or to talk quickly and excitedly without a clear point.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use burble
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
burble on
water burbles
Etymology
From a Middle English word for bubbling, imitating the sound itself.
Full origin of burble →Frequently asked questions
What does “burble” mean?
The word “burble” means to make a bubbling, gurgling sound, or to talk quickly and excitedly without a clear point. In plain terms, to gurgle like flowing water, or to chatter on excitedly.
How do you pronounce “burble”?
“Burble” is pronounced BUR-bl (/ˈbɝ.bl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “burble” in a sentence?
Here is “burble” used in a sentence: “The stream burbled quietly over the rocks.”
What part of speech is “burble”?
“Burble” is a verb.
Where does the word “burble” come from?
The word “burble” comes from Middle English. From a Middle English word for bubbling, imitating the sound itself.
