1. (v. i.) To talk much and to little purpose; to be loquacious; to speak foolishly; to babble\.

2. (v. t.) To utter foolishly; to speak without reason or purpose; to chatter, or babble.

3. (n.) Talk to little purpose; trifling talk; unmeaning loquacity.

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