brabble

Meaning

Verb

1. To make clamorous noises; to act noisily.
2. To babble (of a stream or other watercourse).

Noun

A brawl, or commotion.

Synonyms

squabble

argue

bicker

niggle

quarrel

pettifog

quibble

spar

skirmish

spat

altercation

wrangle

bandy

clash

feud

haggle

higgle

jar

🫙

scrap

Translations

obeir

disputar

subtilitzar

chamailler

accapigliarsi

battibeccare

beccarsi

bisticciare

bisticciarsi

twistgesprek

beijar-se

bicar reciprocamente

enzarzar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɹæbəl/

Etymology

Cognate with Dutch: brabbelen

Cognate with German: brabbeln

In summary

From Middle Dutch brabbelen (“to quarrel, jabber”). Akin to babble. Compare modern Dutch brabbelen, German brabbeln (“to talk confusedly”).