prate
Pronunciation: (prāt), [key] — v., n. prat•ed, prat•ing,
—v.i. - to talk excessively and pointlessly; babble: They prated on until I was ready to scream.
—v.t. - to utter in empty or foolish talk: to prate absurdities with the greatest seriousness.
—n. - act of prating.
- empty or foolish talk.
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