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gabble
This term conveys a sense of chaotic, rapid-fire speech where the speed of delivery compromises the clarity of the message. It often suggests a state of agitation, nervousness, or overwhelming excitement, creating an auditory image of words colliding into one another. While similar to chatter, it implies a higher degree of incoherence and a lack of structured thought.
When used as a noun, the word describes the collective sound of such speech or the specific harsh calls of waterfowl. In this capacity, it functions as a mass noun referring to the noise itself rather than individual utterances, meaning it is typically used without a plural form in standard contexts.
Meanings
To talk rapidly and incoherently, making it difficult for others to understand the words.
He began to gabble with excitement, making it impossible to follow his story.
Examples
Slow down and speak clearly because you just gabble when you get nervous.
Stop gabbling and tell me exactly what happened.
She gabbled a quick excuse about being late and rushed into the meeting.
The witness gabbled something about a red car but the judge could not make it out.
I cannot understand a word of this constant gabble.
The geese began to gabble loudly as the farmer approached with food.
Why is he just gabbling on like that in the middle of the hallway.
He spent the whole evening gabbling away about his new project.
Phrasal Verbs
gabble on
to talk rapidly and incoherently for a long period of time