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单词 prittle-prattle
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Definition of prittle-prattle in English:

prittle-prattle

noun ˈprɪtlˌpratl
  • Trivial, idle, or childish talk; gossip or chatter; familiar conversation, small talk.

verb ˈprɪtlˌpratl
rare
  • no object To chatter, gossip, or talk idly.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Olde (d. 1557), translator and religious controversialist. Reduplication (with vowel variation) of prattle
mid 16th century; earliest use found in Hugh Latimer (c1485–1555), bishop of Worcester, preacher, and protestant martyr. Reduplication (with vowel variation) of prattle.

Definition of prittle-prattle in US English:

prittle-prattle

nounˈprɪtlˌpratl
  • Trivial, idle, or childish talk; gossip or chatter; familiar conversation, small talk.

verbˈprɪtlˌpratl
rare
  • no object To chatter, gossip, or talk idly.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Olde (d. 1557), translator and religious controversialist. Reduplication (with vowel variation) of prattle<br>mid 16th century; earliest use found in Hugh Latimer (c1485–1555), bishop of Worcester, preacher, and protestant martyr. Reduplication (with vowel variation) of prattle.

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