Twattling

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. Speaking at tedious length about trivial matters or foolish subjects
2. Chattering or babbling on about something in a prolonged and pointless manner
3. Engaging in prolonged idle talk or gossip about unimportant things

Etymology: "Twattling" is the present participle of "twattle," a verb meaning to chatter or talk idly and foolishly. The verb's own origins are unrecorded, but it sits in a family of similar-sounding English words for empty talk. Its close relatives are "tattle," which suggests gossiping or telling tales, and "twaddle," which means nonsense or inane talk. The three share a chattering, babbling sound, and "twattle" seems to blend the sense of "tattle" with the nonsensical ring of "twaddle."

Synonyms: prattle, chatter, jabber