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Jibber-jabber

//ˈdʒɪbə(ɹ)ˌdʒæbə(ɹ)// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 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!"

Etymology

Etymology 1

A reduplicative form of jabber.

Etymology 2

A reduplicative form of jabber.

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