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drivelnonsense 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

drivel concept
💡 Concept

The businessman speaks drivel while executives show clear frustration

drivel rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Once civil and proud, he shrivels speaking drivel!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdrɪvəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdrɪvəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootdrivel

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.

🎵Rhyme

civilswivelshrivel
civil
swivel
shrivel

🔗Collocations

absolute drivel
talk drivel
write drivel
complete drivel
drivel on

📝Examples

The politician's speech was nothing but drivel designed to avoid answering real questions.

😄 Fun example

My little brother drivels about becoming a superhero every day.

😄 Fun example

Don't listen to his drivel about aliens building the pyramids.

The movie's dialogue was such drivel that I fell asleep halfway through.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

nonsensebabblegibberishrubbishtwaddle

Antonyms

wisdomsenselogic

Related

rambleblatherprattlechatter

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