babble (v.) Copy link Outline I. To talk foolishly1. balbūtĭo, 4 (prop. to stammer and stutter)2. blătĕro, 1 (noisily)3. dēblătĕro, 1 (stronger than the simple verb)II. To talk much • babble (v.): I. To talk foolishly: 1. balbūtĭo, 4 (prop. to stammer and stutter): Epicurus b.ing about the nature of the gods, Epicurus balbutiens de natura deorum, Cic. 2. blătĕro, 1 (noisily): you b. with great noise, magno blateras clamore, Hor.: with acc.: to b. foolishly, stulta b., Gell. 3. dēblătĕro, 1 (stronger than the simple verb): Pl. II. To talk much: garrĭo, 4: Cic.: Hor.: v. to chatter.