verb
burble
BUR-bl
Burble (verb) means to make a bubbling, gurgling sound, or to talk quickly and excitedly without a clear point. Example: “The stream burbled quietly over the rocks.”
verb
1
To make a bubbling, gurgling sound, or to talk quickly and excitedly without a clear point.
"The stream burbled quietly over the rocks."
"He burbled on about his trip before anyone could ask a question."
How to use burble
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo gurgle like flowing water, or to chatter on excitedly.
Common pairings
burble on
water burbles
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Word forms
- Plural
- burbles
- Third person singular
- burbles
- Past tense
- burbled
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The stream _____ quietly over the rocks.
Etymology
From a Middle English word for bubbling, imitating the sound itself.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “burble” mean?
The word “burble” means to make a bubbling, gurgling sound, or to talk quickly and excitedly without a clear point. In plain terms, to gurgle like flowing water, or to chatter on excitedly.
How do you pronounce “burble”?
“Burble” is pronounced BUR-bl (/ˈbɝ.bl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “burble” in a sentence?
Here is “burble” used in a sentence: “The stream burbled quietly over the rocks.”
What part of speech is “burble”?
“Burble” is a verb.
Where does the word “burble” come from?
The word “burble” comes from Middle English. From a Middle English word for bubbling, imitating the sound itself.
