Child Language Development Terms

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

• The professor was known for being a prolific prattler during lectures, often going off on tangents.
• My little sister is such a prattler, she never stops talking!
• I can't stand that prattler in my class, always gossiping about everyone.
• His mind was like a constant prattler, never quiet or at peace.

adjective describing someone who speaks in a quiet, unclear, or muffled manner

• The speaker was criticized for being mumbly during the presentation.
• I couldn't understand what she was saying because she was being all mumbly.
• Why are you being so mumbly? Speak up!
• His mumbly demeanor made it hard for others to connect with him.