babbling
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbæbəɫɪŋ// UK //bˈæblɪŋ// bab·bling
n. the sound of many people talking at the same time in a way that is hard to understand. It can also describe a stream of water that flows quickly and makes a lot of noise.
n. the sound of many voices speaking simultaneously in a confused or unintelligible manner; also refers to the rapid, noisy flow of a stream or river.
The babbling of the children filled the park.
The babbling of the stream provided a soothing background as we sat by the bank.
The courtroom fell into a state of babbling as the judge's gavel struck the desk, silencing the sudden outburst of voices from the gallery.
From Middle English bablyng, babelynge, equivalent to babble + -ing.
From Middle English bablyng, babelynge, babelinde, equivalent to babble + -ing.