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Gequatsche — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • blather verb To talk quickly without saying much that makes sense.
  • chatter noun Talk that goes on and on without saying much of substance.
  • claptrap noun Talk or writing that sounds impressive but is actually empty or nonsensical.

Senses

Gequatsche is used for these senses in English:

  • blather (derogatory) Foolish or nonsensical talk.
  • chatter Talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk.
  • claptrap Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]

blather — full definition

  1. verb To talk quickly without saying much that makes sense.
  2. verb To say something silly or pointless, using far more words than needed.

chatter — full definition

  1. noun Talk that goes on and on without saying much of substance.
  2. noun A rapid, rattling sound, as from vibration or teeth knocking together.
  3. verb To talk quickly and casually about unimportant things.
  4. verb To rattle or click rapidly, as teeth in the cold or a tool vibrating.
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