Jibber jabber In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Jibber jabber", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-12-03 10:12

Meaning of Jibber jabber

Synonyms:

foolishness , Nonesense

Jibber jabber

verb

To talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish or excited way.

I really don’t understand what he is jibber-jabbering about.

The train was full of people jibber-jabbering into their mobile phones.

noun

A foolish or valueless talk

That article is just jibber-jabber. There is no evidence for what they stated.

Don’t waste your time listening to her jibber jabber.

Other phrases about:

mumbo jumbo

Used to refer to speech or writing that is nonsensical or overly complicated, consequently incomprehensible.
 

talk through (one's) ass

1. To speak stupid things; to talk nonsense.

2. To overstate one's accomplishments or understanding of a topic; to boast.

Grammar and Usage of Jibber jabber

Verb Forms

  • Jibber jabber
  • Jibber jabbers
  • Jibber jabbering
  • Jibber jabbered

The verb "Jibber jabber" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Jibber jabber

Back in Europe, any foreigner with dark hair and olive skin was assumed to be from Egypt and were called "gypts." Later the word became "gypsies." Because their accents were hard to understand, the words they spoke were termed "gibberish." This has mutated through time to also include "jibber" and "jabber."

The Origin Cited: ranker.com .
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