Gibber
/ˈdʒɪb.ər/noun
To speak rapidly and incomprehensibly; to chatter.
Did you know?The term 'gibber' may derive from the Arabic word for 'gibberish', which was often associated with mystical or occult speech.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
gibberen
“To talk rapidly or incoherently, often in a way perceived as nonsensical.”
15th Century
English
gibber
“To speak indistinctly or in a way that lacks meaning, often linked to madness or the supernatural.”
Old French
Old French
giber
“To chatter or speak foolishly.”
Arabic
Arabic
jabir
“An informal term for unintelligible speech or banter.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʲebʲ-
“To chatter or make noise, possibly linked to animal sounds.”