1. (v. i.) To utter sounds which somewhat resemble language, but are inarticulate and indistinct.

2. (v. i.) To talk idly, carelessly, or with undue rapidity; to jabber; to prate.

3. (v. i.) To make a noise by rapid collisions.

4. (v. t.) To utter rapidly, idly, or indistinctly.

5. (n.) Sounds like those of a magpie or monkey; idle talk; rapid, thoughtless talk; jabber; prattle.

6. (n.) Noise made by collision of the teeth, as in shivering.

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