drivel — nonsense talk or writing; foolish or meaningless speech
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: nonsense talk or writing; foolish or meaningless speech
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdrɪvəl/
Korean meaning: 헛소리, 쓸데없는 말이나 글
Korean pronunciation: **드리**블
Example Sentences
- The politician's speech was nothing but drivel designed to avoid answering real questions.
- My little brother drivels about becoming a superhero every day.
- Don't listen to his drivel about aliens building the pyramids.
drivel
NOUN//ˈdrɪvəl//
nonsense talk or writing; foolish or meaningless speech
The businessman speaks drivel while executives show clear frustration
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Once civil and proud, he shrivels speaking drivel!
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Origin
From Middle English 'drevelen' meaning 'to drool or let saliva flow.' Over time, it developed the figurative meaning of 'talking foolishly,' comparing nonsensical speech to uncontrolled drooling.
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“The politician's speech was nothing but drivel designed to avoid answering real questions.”
“My little brother drivels about becoming a superhero every day.”
“Don't listen to his drivel about aliens building the pyramids.”
“The movie's dialogue was such drivel that I fell asleep halfway through.”
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