bibble Meaning & Definition
What Does Bibble Mean?
Bibble is used as a verb meaning To eat and/or drink noisily. It is also used to mean To tipple. As a noun, it means A bit. As a noun, it means A species of Australian tree, the forest red gum, glossy-leaved box, or shiny-leaved box, Eucalyptus tereticornis.
Bibble: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈbɪbəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | bibbles |
| Verb forms | bibbles, bibbling, bibbled |
Bibble Definition (Verb)
- To eat and/or drink noisily.
- To tipple.
Verb
- To worry.
- ↑ 'Ishkabibble,' from World Wide Words
Bibble as a Noun
- A bit.
Noun
- A species of Australian tree, the forest red gum, glossy-leaved box, or shiny-leaved box, Eucalyptus tereticornis.
Synonyms of Bibble
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Bibble synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Bibble
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Bibble in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
bibble (third-person singular simple present bibbles, present participle bibbling, simple past and past participle bibbled)
bibble (plural bibbles)
bibble (plural bibbles or bibble)
Origin of Bibble
Origin 1: From Middle English bibben (whence bib; see there for more) + -le.
Origin 2: A false Yiddishism, based on no actual attested Yiddish.[1]
Origin 3: Compare Staffordshire dialectal bibble (pebble).
Origin 4: Corruption of the aboriginal name "bimbil" for certain species of Eucalyptus.
How to Pronounce Bibble
The standard pronunciation of bibble is //ˈbɪbəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Bibble
Is bibble a verb or a noun?
Bibble is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of bibble?
The plural of bibble is bibbles.
What is the past tense of bibble?
The past tense of bibble is bibbled. The present participle is bibbling.