prattler

prat·tle

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [prat-l]
- /ˈpræt l/
- /ˈpræt.l̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prat-l]
- /ˈpræt l/

Definitions of prattler word

verb without object prattler to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way; chatter; babble. 1
verb with object prattler to utter by chattering or babbling. 1
noun prattler the act of prattling. 1
noun prattler chatter; babble: the prattle of children. 1
noun prattler a babbling sound: the prattle of water rushing over stones. 1

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Origin of prattler

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Middle Low German pratelen to chatter, frequentative of praten to prate; see -le

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Parts of speech for Prattler

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prattler

prattler popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for prattler

noun prattler

babbler — a person who babbles
chatterer — A chatterer is the same as a chatterbox.
circulator — a person who moves from place to place.
flibbertigibbet — a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
gossipmonger — a person especially fond of or addicted to gossiping.

All 10 Synonyms of prattler