prattling

Example Sentences

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He’s been prattling on about Marcus Aurelius’ “Meditations” and sharing Facebook nonsense about centurions ever since.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

There’s a prattling aspect to Icke’s delaying tactics.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

I used my prattling pate and said, “You’re beautiful.”

From The Verge • Apr. 14, 2022

In the film, Sally Field portrayed the ex-wife, an imperious interior designer prattling on about Regency-style tables and Flemish tapestries.

From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2021

He made a habit of prattling at the top of his lungs through Sunday dinners at our house.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver