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

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

From The Verge • Apr. 14, 2022

A natural modesty prevents him from prattling on about himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2021

But I am glad I got to hear this king — and queens and dukes — pronouncing and prattling in my ear, regaling me in the comfort of my home.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2020

The drooling was a habit Penelope was slowing training him out of; for now she was relieved Lady Constance seemed not to notice, as she was still prattling away.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood