Prattle about Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To talk for a long time about unimportant or silly things, often in a way that is annoying or without much purpose.
Usage & Nuances
This is informal and sometimes negative, implying trivial, silly, or pointless talk. Commonly used when someone talks at length about things no one else finds important or interesting. Can be used with or without 'about' (prattle, prattle on, prattle about). Not as harsh as 'rant' or 'ramble'.
Example Sentences
She loves to prattle about her cats all day.
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Please stop prattling about things we don't care about.
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The children prattled about their day at school.
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He can prattle about sports for hours if you let him.
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I just smiled while they prattled about wedding plans.
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Whenever the topic turns to movies, she starts to prattle about her favorite actors.
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