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gabbing

VERB

talk a lot

Synonyms

STRONG

blabber blather buzz chatter gossip jabber jaw prate prattle yak

WEAK

yakkety-yak

Antonyms

WEAK

be quiet

Example Sentences

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"And been worsted on each occasion!" said I. "No, you beats Gabbing Dick, remember," said she consolingly, her hand on my shoulder again.

From Peregrine's Progress by Farnol, Jeffery

Well, but—" said the Tinker as she reappeared, "Gabbing Dick ain't a fighter like Jem Belcher or Gentleman Jack Barty or Jessamy Todd.

From Peregrine's Progress by Farnol, Jeffery

"Are you acquainted with a peddler called Gabbing Dick?"

From Peregrine's Progress by Farnol, Jeffery

"He beat Gabbing Dick, anyway," said Diana suddenly, whereat I lifted drooping head and looked towards her gratefully, only to see her vanishing into the dingy little tent again.

From Peregrine's Progress by Farnol, Jeffery