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prattler

noun

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Pronunciation: /ˈpɹætələ(ɹ)/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English prattle English -er English prattler From prattle + -er.

  1. One who prattles or is inclined to do so.

    The patrolman had the misfortune to be assigned a beat that ran past the house of Ms. McDougall, a notorious prattler and neighborhood gossip.

    “I am glad, Nanny,” says Mrs Miller, “the gentleman hath made the observation; I protest I am almost of his opinion. What can be the matter with you, child? I never saw such an alteration. What is become of all your gaiety? Would you think, sir, I used to call her my little prattler? She hath not spoke twenty words this week.”