Battologising

/bəˈtɒlədʒaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of battologise; currently repeating words or ideas tediously.

Etymology

Present participle form of battologise, using the standard -ing suffix to show ongoing action.

Kelly Says

A speaker who is actively battologising hasn't yet realized their repetition has become painful—that moment of awareness when you notice someone won't stop repeating themselves can be genuinely uncomfortable for everyone involved.

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