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Geschwafel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • drivel noun Nonsensical or foolish talk or writing.
  • gibberish noun Speech or writing that makes no sense or is impossible to understand.
  • gobbledygook noun Nonsense; meaningless or encrypted language.
  • rambling adj Wandering from one subject to another without a clear direction, especially in speech or writing.
  • spiel noun A long, often rehearsed talk meant to persuade someone, especially in sales.
  • waffle noun A crisp pastry with a grid pattern, usually eaten hot with syrup or toppings.

Senses

Geschwafel is used for these senses in English:

  • drivel Nonsense; senseless talk.
  • gibberish Speech or writing that is unintelligible, incoherent or meaningless.
  • gobbledygook (informal) Nonsense; meaningless or encrypted language.
  • hot air (idiomatic) Empty, confused, or exaggerated talk lacking meaning or substance; bluster.
  • rambling A long meandering talk with no specific topic or direction.
  • spiel A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.
  • waffle (colloquial) (Often lengthy) speech or writing that is evasive or vague, or pretentious.

drivel — full definition

  1. noun Nonsensical or foolish talk or writing.
  2. verb To talk nonsense or foolishly.

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