prattle
verb (used without object)
to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way; chatter; babble.
prattling
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present participleof prattle.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He’s been prattling on about Marcus Aurelius’ “Meditations” and sharing Facebook nonsense about centurions ever since.
From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2025
I used my prattling pate and said, “You’re beautiful.”
From The Verge ● Apr. 14, 2022
A natural modesty prevents him from prattling on about himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2021
So many shows rely on studio interviews or guests recapping their adventures ex post facto — the equivalent of Aunt Jane prattling on about her trip to Tuscany over the phone.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 10, 2020
Teller, irrepressibly voluble on his favorite subject, joined them for the drive back to Albuquerque, prattling all the way about the essential requirements of a program to build the Super.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
