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- [jib-er, gib-]
- /ˈdʒɪb ər, ˈgɪb-/
- /ˈdʒɪb.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jib-er, gib-]
- /ˈdʒɪb ər, ˈgɪb-/
Definitions of gibbering word
- verb without object gibbering to speak inarticulately or meaninglessly. 1
- verb without object gibbering to speak foolishly; chatter. 1
- noun gibbering gibbering utterance. 1
- noun gibbering Present participle of gibber. 1
- adjective gibbering Prone to meaningless vocalization, especially excited and confused utterances, like a beast or monster. 0
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Origin of gibbering
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; origin uncertain; perhaps frequentative of gib (obsolete) to caterwaul (see gib2); sense and pronunciation influenced by association with jabber
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Parts of speech for Gibbering
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adjective
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determiner
exclamation
gibbering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
gibbering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gibbering
adjective gibbering
- raving — extravagantly flattering or enthusiastic: rave reviews of a new play.
- blithering — talking foolishly; jabbering
- blathering — foolish, voluble talk: His speech was full of the most amazing blather.
- babbling — inarticulate or imperfect speech.
- blabbering — to reveal indiscreetly and thoughtlessly: They blabbed my confidences to everyone.
Top questions with gibbering
- what is gibbering?
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