prattling

Example Sentences

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A rabbit in full formal attire, prattling on about his tardiness?

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

Devieilhe, with a smooth tone like light cream, gave Constance’s prattling utterances an air of ingenuous wisdom, beautifully balancing Pérez’s tightly wound, self-conscious Blanche.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2023

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

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