Dictionary Check: babble

"babble" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

noun

gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby

Synonyms:
verb

utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way

Example: "The old man is only babbling — don't pay attention"
verb

to talk foolishly

Example: "The two women babbled and crooned at the baby"
verb

flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

Example: "babbling brooks"
verb

divulge confidential information or secrets

Example: "Be careful — his secretary talks"

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