jabberer
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Definition
Noun: - A person who talks rapidly, continuously, and often in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way; a chatterer.
Usage
The word "jabberer" is a noun used to describe a person who is talking. It specifically characterizes the manner of their speech as rapid, voluble, and typically lacking in substance or clarity. It is often used in a mildly critical or dismissive way.
Examples
- The meeting was dominated by a relentless jabberer who offered no concrete ideas.
- I couldn't concentrate on my book because of the loud jabberer on his phone next to me.
- He's not a deep conversationalist; he's just a jabberer.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in literary or descriptive contexts to paint a vivid character portrait.
- The old sailor in the corner was a known jabberer, muttering tales of the sea to anyone who would listen.
Variants and Related Words
- Jabber (verb): To talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense.
- The children began to jabber about their day at the zoo.
- Jabbering (noun/adj): The act or sound of jabbering.
- The constant jabbering was giving me a headache.
Synonyms
- Chatterbox
- Blabbermouth
- Prattler
- Babbler
- Windbag (more emphatic)
Antonyms
- Listener
- Reticent person
- Man/woman of few words
Noun
- someone whose talk is trivial drivel