verb (used without object), gab·bled, gab·bling.
- to speak or converse rapidly and unintelligibly; jabber.
- (of hens, geese, etc.) to cackle.
verb (used with object), gab·bled, gab·bling.
- to utter rapidly and unintelligibly.
noun
- rapid, unintelligible talk.
- any quick succession of meaningless sounds.
verb
- to utter (words, etc) rapidly and indistinctly; jabber
- (intr) (of geese and some other birds or animals) to utter rapid cackling noises
noun
- rapid and indistinct speech or noises
1570s, frequentative of gab (q.v.), or else imitative. Related: Gabbled; gabbling.
c.1600, from gabble (v.).