CEFR C1

burble on

phrasal verb

Meaning

Talk continuously in a low, indistinct, or rambling way, often about trivial matters.

Examples

She tended to burble on whenever she felt nervous in a social setting.
The professor continued to burble on about obscure historical facts long after the bell had rung.

Synonyms: ramble, babble, prattle, drivel

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burble on (C1)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: ˈbɜːrbəl ɒn

Definition

Talk continuously in a low, indistinct, or rambling way, often about trivial matters.

Examples

She tended to burble on whenever she felt nervous in a social setting.
The professor continued to burble on about obscure historical facts long after the bell had rung.

How to Use burble on

burble on about (phrasal verb): to talk continuously and aimlessly regarding a specific topic — "He would burble on about his garden for hours if you let him."
burble on to someone (phrasal verb): to direct one's rambling speech toward a specific listener — "She started to burble on to the stranger sitting next to her on the bus."

Synonyms of burble on

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