Babbling

/ˈbæblɪŋ/ verb

Talking quickly and continuously without making much sense, or making repeated sounds like a baby learning to speak.

From Middle English 'babelen,' likely an onomatopoeia imitating the sounds of confused speech. The word may be related to 'bab' or 'babble,' which imitate stuttering or rapid speech sounds. It's been used since medieval times to describe unclear or rambling speech.

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