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/
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 politician kept spouting drivel, and the crowd started walking away.
Once civil and proud, he shrivels speaking drivel!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
drivel (root meaning 'to drool/flow') - the word evolved from literal drooling to metaphorical 'mental drooling' or foolish talk
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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