1
a
: silly idle talk : drivel
b
: something insignificant or worthless : nonsense
that idea is pure twaddle
2
: one that twaddles : twaddler

twaddle

2 of 2

verb

twaddled; twaddling
ˈtwäd-liŋ,
ˈtwä-dᵊl-iŋ How to pronounce twaddle (audio)

Examples of twaddle in a Sentence

Noun We don't believe that twaddle anymore. the novel's elaborate theory detailing a supposed 2,000-year-old conspiracy is mostly tiresome twaddle
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Noun
The public is simply not buying it and is looking for an alternative. Enough of the twaddle about how voting Democratic is voting to save democracy. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably alteration of English dialect twattle idle talk

First Known Use

Noun

1782, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of twaddle was in 1782

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Cite this Entry

“Twaddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twaddle. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

twaddle

noun
twad·​dle
ˈtwäd-ᵊl
: silly idle talk

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