Definition of Prattle

Prat´tle
v. i.1.To talk much and idly; to prate; hence, to talk lightly and artlessly, like a child; to utter child's talk.
[imp. & p. p. Prattled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Prattling .]
v. t.1.To utter as prattle; to babble; as, to prattle treason.
n.1.Trifling or childish tattle; empty talk; loquacity on trivial subjects; prate; babble.
Mere prattle, without practice.
- Shak.


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