Babbling
/ˈbæb.əl.ɪŋ/noun
The act of talking rapidly and continuously in a foolish or excited way.
Did you know?The term 'babble' is linked to the ancient roots of confusion and chaotic speech, reminiscent of the Tower of Babel's myth where languages were scattered.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
babbōną
“to stammer or speak incoherently”
Old English
OE
babban
“to stammer or talk inarticulately”
Middle English
ME
babelen
“to talk nonsense or chatter”
14th Century
English
babbling
“the act of making sounds or talking in a chattering manner”
Modern English
English
babbling
“to speak rapidly and continuously in a way that is hard to understand”