- Today's Word
Burble
BUR-buhl
Definition
- (verb) To make a continuous murmuring or bubbling sound; to speak in an excited or incoherent way.
Example
The brook burbled softly as it wound through the forest, adding a serene melody to the quiet landscape.
Fun Fact
“Burble” is a playful onomatopoeic word that imitates the sound of bubbling water or soft chatter. Popularized in literature by Lewis Carroll’s poem Jabberwocky (1871), where it described the sound of a creature in motion, it has since become a whimsical way to describe gentle, flowing sounds or overly enthusiastic speech.
(adjective) Attractive or appealing in a sweet, innocent, or endearing way.
Her winsome smile put everyone at ease the moment she walked into the room.
From Old English wynn, meaning “joy” or “delight.”