noun
mardle
Mardle (noun) means a friendly chat or bit of gossip, especially in East Anglian dialect. Example: “We had a good mardle over the garden fence.”
noun
1
A friendly chat or bit of gossip, especially in East Anglian dialect.
"We had a good mardle over the garden fence."
verb
1
To chat or gossip in a relaxed, sociable way.
"The old neighbours love to mardle for hours on the porch."
How to use mardle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dialect word, mainly from Norfolk and Suffolk, for a casual, friendly natter.
When to use it
Regional/informal — mostly used in East Anglia, England, and rarely seen in standard writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mardles
- Third person singular
- mardles
- Past tense
- mardled
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mardle” mean?
The word “mardle” means a friendly chat or bit of gossip, especially in East Anglian dialect. In plain terms, a dialect word, mainly from Norfolk and Suffolk, for a casual, friendly natter.
How do you use “mardle” in a sentence?
Here is “mardle” used in a sentence: “We had a good mardle over the garden fence.”
What part of speech is “mardle”?
Depending on how it is used, “mardle” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “mardle” have?
“Mardle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a friendly chat or bit of gossip, especially in East Anglian dialect.
