Burbled
The past tense of 'burble,' meaning to make a continuous, murmuring sound, like running water or someone talking in a low, indistinct voice, often with a sense of enjoyment or lightheartedness. It can also refer to a gurgling sound, especially liquid or air escaping through a narrow opening. Figuratively, it describes a confusing or unclear speech or communication, or a rapid, incoherent outpouring of words. The sound is typically soft and pleasant, yet sometimes can imply slight confusion or disorganization.
Burbled meaning with examples
- The stream burbled peacefully over the smooth stones, creating a soothing soundtrack to the forest. I enjoyed watching the water burble as the birds sang in the trees. The calm ambience helped soothe the anxious traveler.
- The baby, happy in their highchair, burbled with delight as the parent played peek-a-boo. Those unintelligible sounds, that they made at that moment, seemed to mean so much, and showed so much joy!
- The radio, receiving a weak signal, burbled static intermittently, interrupting the already unclear news broadcast. It was hard to stay focused when such an annoying sound was being emitted!
- The politician burbled about complex economic policies, leaving many listeners utterly confused. I didn't understand a thing, just the way he burbled, left me feeling completely bewildered.
- Over a quiet cup of tea, my grandfather burbled old stories, and anecdotes about his childhood, evoking a warm and nostalgic sense of a simpler time. I had heard those stories before, but loved hearing them once again.
Burbled Crossword Answers
7 Letters
GURGLED