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plappern

to prattle, to chatter thoughtlessly

verb PLAP-pern Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

plappern describes rapid, thoughtless talk without much content — like a child who talks non-stop or an adult who reveals secrets carelessly. 'Er plappert alles aus, was er hört' (He blurts out everything he hears). It suggests a lack of mental filter between thought and speech.

Examples

"Das Kleinkind plapperte munter drauflos, ohne auf die Antworten zu warten."

Natural Translation

The toddler chattered away happily without waiting for answers.

Literal Translation

The toddler chattered brightly away, without on the answers to wait.

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