drivel
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for drivel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Nonsensical or foolish talk or writing.
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 drivel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Mildly dismissive/informal; often used to criticise someone else's speech or writing.
Etymology
From Middle English dravel, dribil, a deverbal from drevelen, drivelen (Etymology 2).
Full origin of drivel →Frequently asked questions
What does “drivel” mean?
The word “drivel” means nonsensical or foolish talk or writing. In plain terms, silly, meaningless talk or writing — used to dismiss something as not worth taking seriously.
How do you pronounce “drivel”?
“Drivel” is pronounced drihv-uhl (/dɹɪv.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “drivel” in a sentence?
Here is “drivel” used in a sentence: “He dismissed the report as complete drivel.”
What part of speech is “drivel”?
Depending on how it is used, “drivel” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “drivel” have?
“Drivel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: nonsensical or foolish talk or writing.