Meaning of the word prate in English

What does prate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prate

US /preɪt/

UK /preɪt/

talk foolishly or tediously about something

Example:

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He would often prate on about his travels, boring everyone around him.

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She continued to prate about her achievements, oblivious to the yawns of her audience.

Synonym:

chatter gab ramble blather babble

foolish or tedious talk

Example:

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His endless prate about his golf game was insufferable.

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We had to endure his constant prate during the entire journey.

Synonym:

chatter gab ramble blather babble

Related Word:

prating