gibbering

gibbering
gibber gib"ber (g[i^]b"b[~e]r), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {gibbered} (g[i^]b"b[~e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. {gibbering}.] [Akin to jabber, and gabble.] To speak rapidly and inarticulately. --Shak.

Syn: jabber. [1913 Webster]


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  • gibbering — adjective BrE so frightened, shocked, or excited that you speak quickly in a way that no one can understand: a gibbering wreck (=someone who is very shocked or frightened) …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • gibbering — UK [ˈdʒɪbərɪŋ] / US adjective often humorous unable to speak in a sensible way, especially because you are frightened or shocked After a day with the kids I m a gibbering wreck …   English dictionary

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  • gibbering — adj. stuttering; chattering gib·ber || dʒɪbÉ™(r) n. inarticulate speech, stuttering; chattering, foolish speech v. stutter; mumble; speak in an inarticulate manner; chatter, babble …   English contemporary dictionary

  • gibbering — n.; (also gibberish) Jargon, gabble, jabber, gibble gabble, balderdash, nonsense, prate, prating, drivel, idle talk, empty babble, empty sound …   New dictionary of synonyms

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