prater

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prater

A prater in the library was asked to be quiet.

Definition

Noun: * An obnoxious, foolish, and excessively talkative person; someone who talks a lot, especially in a trivial, annoying, or nonsensical way.

Usage

The word "prater" is a somewhat formal and dated term. It is used to describe a person whose primary characteristic is their constant, irritating, and often pointless chatter. It carries a strong negative judgment, implying the talker is not only loquacious but also foolish or bothersome.

Examples
  • The meeting was dominated by a relentless prater who offered no valuable insights.
  • He was known in the village as an old prater, always gossiping on his porch.
  • She tried to focus on her book, but the prater in the seat behind her made it impossible.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used in a literary or historical context to characterize a figure known for their empty talk.
    • The courtier was dismissed as a mere prater, full of flattery but devoid of substance.
Variants and Related Words
  • Prate (verb): To talk foolishly or at tedious length about something trivial.
    • He would prate on about his theories for hours.
  • Pratling (adj/verb): Talking in a foolish or childish way; chattering.
    • The prattling toddler followed her everywhere.
Synonyms
  • Chatterbox: A person who talks a great deal, especially about unimportant matters.
  • Windbag: (Informal, derogatory) A person who talks a lot but says little of value.
  • Blabbermouth: A person who talks too much, especially about secrets.
  • Babbler: Someone who talks rapidly and continuously in a foolish or excited way.
Antonyms
  • Listener: A person who listens.
  • Taciturn person: A person who is reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • To run off at the mouth: (Idiomatic) To talk incessantly or indiscreetly.
    • He has a tendency to run off at the mouth during interviews.
  • Full of hot air: (Idiomatic) Describing someone who talks a lot but says nothing of substance or truth.
    • Don't listen to him; he's full of hot air.
prater

A prater in the library was asked to be quiet.

Noun
  1. an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker

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