Prattler

Pronunciation: /ˈpræt.lər/

Definitions of prattler

noun a person who talks at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

Example Sentences

A1 My little sister is a constant prattler, always talking non-stop.

A2 The teacher asked the prattler in the back of the class to be quiet.

B1 As a parent, it can be challenging to deal with a young prattler who never stops talking.

B2 The group discussion was disrupted by the prattler who kept interrupting others.

C1 The CEO was known to be a skilled prattler, able to charm investors with his smooth talking.

C2 The politician's reputation as a prattler made it difficult for voters to take him seriously.

Examples of prattler in a Sentence

formal The professor was known for being a prolific prattler during lectures, often going off on tangents.

informal My little sister is such a prattler, she never stops talking!

slang I can't stand that prattler in my class, always gossiping about everyone.

figurative His mind was like a constant prattler, never quiet or at peace.

Grammatical Forms of prattler

• past tense: prattled
• plural: prattlers
• comparative: more prattling
• superlative: most prattling
• present tense: prattles
• future tense: will prattle
• perfect tense: has prattled
• continuous tense: is prattling
• singular: prattler
• positive degree: prattler
• infinitive: to prattle
• gerund: prattling
• participle: prattling

Origin and Evolution of prattler

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'prattler' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'prætlian' which means to chatter or babble.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prattler' has retained its original meaning of someone who talks incessantly or in a trivial manner. It may have gained a slightly negative connotation, implying that the person is talking without much substance or importance.