sproloquio — meaning in English

English meaning

• claptrap noun Talk or writing that sounds impressive but is actually empty or nonsensical.
• drivel noun Nonsensical or foolish talk or writing.
• rambling adj Wandering from one subject to another without a clear direction, especially in speech or writing.
• rigmarole noun A lengthy, involved and formal process.
• spiel noun A long, often rehearsed talk meant to persuade someone, especially in sales.

Senses

sproloquio is used for these senses in English:

• claptrap Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
• drivel Nonsense; senseless talk.
• rambling A long meandering talk with no specific topic or direction.
• rigmarole (dated) Confused and incoherent talk; nonsense.
• spiel A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.

drivel — full definition

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

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