Jibber-jabber
//ˈdʒɪbə(ɹ)ˌdʒæbə(ɹ)// noun, verb, slang
noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Excessive or meaningless talk. derogatory, informal, uncountable
"And I would ask counsel to check his sense of humor at the door. My courtroom is a temple of decorum, and I do not tolerate jibber-jabber."
Verb
- 1 To talk excessively or meaninglessly. informal, intransitive
"Is my mind goin' on me or am I watching you jibber-jabber like some sort of jibberty box. Jibber-jabber on! Jibber-jabber on!"
Example
More examples"And I would ask counsel to check his sense of humor at the door. My courtroom is a temple of decorum, and I do not tolerate jibber-jabber."
Etymology
A reduplicative form of jabber.
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