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

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

The man continued prattling on, and he was treated with the utmost respect.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger