To talk much and to little purpose; to speak foolishly; to babble.
To talk foolishly or sententiously; to tattle
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Beispiel:
Hört bitte auf zu schwätzen, ich kann mich nicht konzentrieren!
ETYM Akin to LG. and Dutch praat, Swed. prat.
Idle or foolish talk; SYN. prattle, idle talk, blether, chin music.