babber

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈbæbə/
• (America) IPA: /ˈbæbɚ/

Etymology 1

Probably a modification of baby: compare babby (Britain, dialectal).

Noun

babber (plural babbers) (West Country, chiefly, Bristol, informal)

1. A baby.

   Synonyms: Thesaurus:baby

2. A friend.

   Synonyms: Thesaurus:friend

Related terms

• bab
• babby

Etymology 2

From bab + -er; the further etymology of bab is uncertain.

Noun

babber (plural babbers)

1. (East Anglia, fishing) A fisherman using bab to catch eels.

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