How Do You Spell JABBER?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈabə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "jabber" may seem straightforward at first, but the pronunciation can be tricky. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the word is transcribed as /ˈdʒæbər/. The first sound, /dʒ/, represents the "j" sound, similar to the sound in "jump." The second and third sounds, /æ/ and /b/, represent the short "a" and "b" sounds respectively. The final sound, /ər/, represents the schwa sound and is often pronounced as a subtle "uh" sound. Overall, the spelling of "jabber" accurately reflects its phonetic transcription.

JABBER Meaning and Definition

  1. Jabber is a verb that refers to speaking rapidly and unintelligibly, often in a chattering or nonsensical manner. The term can also be used as a noun to describe the nonsensical or rapid speech itself. When someone is said to be jabbering, it means they are talking incessantly and incoherently.

    Typically, jabber is associated with speaking in a way that is difficult to understand due to its rapid pace, lack of clarity, or excessive use of unfamiliar or incomprehensible terms. It often implies a lack of focus or purpose in the communication, as jabbering conversations tend to lack coherence or logical structure.

    Jabber can be used to describe the speech patterns of individuals who are excited, nervous, or agitated, as well as those who tend to ramble or talk excessively without considering their audience's comprehension. It can also be associated with the use of technical jargon or buzzwords that may confuse or alienate listeners who are not familiar with the specific subject matter.

    In a broader context, jabber can also refer to electronic communication protocols used to exchange messages or data over computer networks. Jabber is a widely used term in the field of information technology, particularly in the realm of network communications, where it defines a standardized protocol for instant messaging and real-time collaboration. However, the use of jabber in this sense is less commonly associated with its original definition as a verb or noun for incoherent or rapid speech.

  2. • To talk rapidly and indistinctly; to talk nonsensically; to chatter.
    • Utterance of words rapidly and indistinctly.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for JABBER

Etymology of JABBER

The word "jabber" is believed to have originated from the Middle English term "jaberen", which means to chatter or talk unintelligibly. It is thought to have been derived from the Old Norse word "gabba", meaning to mock or deride, or from the similar Middle Dutch word "gabbelen", which also means to chatter or babble. Over time, the term "jabber" emerged in the English language to describe rapid, incoherent, or nonsensical speech.

Idioms with the word JABBER

  • jabber about sm or sth The idiom "jabber about sm or sth" means to talk incessantly or ramble on and on about something or someone, often in a meaningless or unimportant manner. It refers to a person speaking rapidly and without much thought, often making little sense or losing the main point of the conversation.
  • jabber about someone or something The idiom "jabber about someone or something" refers to talking continuously or idly about a particular person or topic, often in an annoying or exaggerated manner. It implies that the person is talking without coherence or purpose, just engaging in idle chatter or gossip.
  • jabber about The idiom "jabber about" means to talk rapidly and continuously about something without making much sense or providing useful information. It refers to aimless or nonsensical chatter or rambling discussions.
  • jabber away The idiom "jabber away" means to speak or talk rapidly and incessantly, often in a foolish or meaningless manner. It implies a lack of clarity, coherence, or substance in one's speech.

Similar spelling words for JABBER

  • al-jabr,
  • Jabar,
  • JIBR,
  • Jafar,
  • jibber-jabber,
  • Jabr,
  • jayapura,
  • JHEBR,
  • JBRA,
  • jabra,
  • jbara,
  • jubayr,
  • JBIRR,
  • JYPR,
  • JBER,
  • cattle-jobber,
  • gipper,
  • jabbur,
  • JPOWER,
  • jeypore,
  • jabiri,
  • ZHPR,
  • JPRR,
  • JBOR,
  • Japery,
  • JPR,
  • JPARA,
  • jubouri,
  • jaburi,
  • Jabbar,
  • jabri,
  • JPRRI,
  • JOWBR,
  • WGIPR,
  • JBRE,
  • jaber,
  • jiber,
  • jibaro,
  • JIBOR,
  • JAPRA,
  • JPRI,
  • JIPRI,
  • ass-jabber,
  • jabburi,
  • jobber,
  • JJAPR,
  • stock-jobber,
  • JOBAIR,
  • DGIPR,
  • al-jaber,
  • jeeper,
  • JAPPR,
  • JYPPR,
  • JBWR,
  • Land-jobber,
  • GIPR,
  • jaipuria,
  • hob-jobber,
  • jbar,
  • JEBR,
  • JOPR,
  • jabre,
  • JIBAR,
  • JBRWA,
  • WJPR,
  • abdul-jabbar,
  • jaipur-atrauli,
  • JIPR,
  • odd-jobber,
  • jaipur,
  • jabbouri,
  • JUPR,
  • jabiru,
  • WJPBR,
  • jabour,
  • JBRI,
  • JPOR,
  • JUBERE,
  • al-jubeir,
  • Javier,
  • JPRA,
  • JBRO,
  • GEOPR,
  • juber,
  • jabbari,
  • jobbery,
  • jipper,
  • Jibber,
  • JOPER,
  • JBRAI,
  • JPPOR,
  • JEBAR,
  • jabeur,
  • JBRU,
  • JPRW,
  • JPWRI,
  • jebara,
  • JOPRE,
  • jbouri,
  • jobaria,
  • JPrh,
  • JPER,
  • JPRE,
  • JPEHR,
  • jaipuri,
  • jubeir,
  • GEOPRI,
  • juburi,
  • FIDE-JUBERE,
  • GIPRI,
  • jabbour,
  • jabara,
  • HJPR,
  • JBIRE,
  • JOHPER,
  • JWPWR,
  • jabor,
  • JPRU,
  • GEOBRA,
  • JBRR,
  • Jabir,
  • JAPR,
  • JBRHA,
  • JPPR,
  • clock-jobber,
  • jabbed,
  • JUPRA,
  • jubori,
  • al-jabir,
  • watch-jobber,
  • JBR,
  • JHPR,
  • Japer,
  • Jabari,
  • jobar,
  • HGIBR.

Plural form of JABBER is JABBERS

Conjugate verb Jabber

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have jabbered
you would have jabbered
he/she/it would have jabbered
we would have jabbered
they would have jabbered
I would have jabber
you would have jabber
he/she/it would have jabber
we would have jabber
they would have jabber

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been jabbering
you would have been jabbering
he/she/it would have been jabbering
we would have been jabbering
they would have been jabbering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would jabber
you would jabber
he/she/it would jabber
we would jabber
they would jabber

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be jabbering
you would be jabbering
he/she/it would be jabbering
we would be jabbering
they would be jabbering

FUTURE

I will jabber
you will jabber
he/she/it will jabber
we will jabber
they will jabber

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be jabbering
you will be jabbering
he/she/it will be jabbering
we will be jabbering
they will be jabbering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have jabbered
you will have jabbered
he/she/it will have jabbered
we will have jabbered
they will have jabbered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been jabbering
you will have been jabbering
he/she/it will have been jabbering
we will have been jabbering
they will have been jabbering

IMPERATIVE

you jabber
we let´s jabber

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to jabber

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was jabbering
you were jabbering
he/she/it was jabbering
we were jabbering
they were jabbering

PAST PARTICIPLE

jabbered

PAST PERFECT

I had jabbered
you had jabbered
he/she/it had jabbered
we had jabbered
they had jabbered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been jabbering
you had been jabbering
he/she/it had been jabbering
we had been jabbering
they had been jabbering

PRESENT

I jabber
you jabber
he/she/it jabbers
we jabber
they jabber

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am jabbering
you are jabbering
he/she/it is jabbering
we are jabbering
they are jabbering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

jabbering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have jabbered
you have jabbered
he/she/it has jabbered
we have jabbered
they have jabbered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been jabbering
you have been jabbering
he/she/it has been jabbering
we have been jabbering
they have been jabbering

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it jabber

SIMPLE PAST

I jabbered
you jabbered
he/she/it jabbered
we jabbered
they jabbered

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