babbling — ONAD

babbling /ˈbab(ə)liNG, ˈbæb(ə)lɪŋ

▸ noun

1 the action or fact of talking rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way:

the constant babbling of the kids.

2 the continuous murmuring sound of flowing water:

the babbling of a nearby river.

▸ adjective

1 talking rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way:

the noise of babbling tourists

you sound like a babbling fool.

2 (of flowing water) making a continuous murmuring sound:

a gently babbling brook.