jabber
7 synonyms for jabber, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To talk quickly and unclearly, often about nothing important.
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.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To talk quickly and unclearly, often about nothing important.
“The toddlers jabbered away happily in the back seat.”
How to use jabber
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
jabber away
excited jabber
Etymology
From Middle English forms meaning "to chatter" or "babble", related to "jowl" (jaw) — the word has always been about the mouth running fast.
Full origin of jabber →Frequently asked questions
What does “jabber” mean?
The word “jabber” means to talk quickly and unclearly, often about nothing important. In plain terms, to chatter rapidly and unintelligibly, or the noise that results.
How do you pronounce “jabber”?
“Jabber” is pronounced JA-buh (/ˈd͡ʒæbə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “jabber” in a sentence?
Here is “jabber” used in a sentence: “The toddlers jabbered away happily in the back seat.”
What part of speech is “jabber”?
Depending on how it is used, “jabber” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “jabber” come from?
The word “jabber” comes from Middle English. From Middle English forms meaning "to chatter" or "babble", related to "jowl" (jaw) — the word has always been about the mouth running fast.
How many meanings does “jabber” have?
“Jabber” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to talk quickly and unclearly, often about nothing important.
