gabber

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verb

gab·​ber
ˈgabə(r)
archaic
: jabber

gabber

2 of 3

noun (1)

"
plural -s
archaic
: fast and incoherent or unintelligible talk

gabber

3 of 3

noun (2)

"
ˈgaab-
plural -s
: one that talks much, habitually, and usually idly : chatterer

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun (1)

probably of imitative origin

Noun (2)

gab entry 2 + -er

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“Gabber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gabber. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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