prating

UK
/ˈpreɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈpreɪtɪŋ/
pratingnoun
pratings
pl
Translations
His constant prating about his achievements annoyed everyone.
Его постоянная болтовня о своих достижениях раздражала всех.
Definitions
The act of talking foolishly or at tedious length about something.
His constant prating about his achievements bored everyone at the party.
pratinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpreɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈpreɪ.tɪŋ/
Present-participle adjective meaning ‘talking foolishly or at tedious length’.
Translations
The prating man couldn't stop talking about his adventures.
Этот болтливый человек не мог перестать рассказывать о своих приключениях.
Definitions
Talking foolishly or at tedious length about something.
The prating professor continued his lecture, oblivious to the students' disinterest.
prateverb

prating

Gerund

prated
Past Simple
prated
Past Participle
prating
Gerund
UK
/preɪt/
US
/preɪt/
Translations
He would often prate about his adventures.
Он часто болтал о своих приключениях.
Additional translations
Definitions
To talk excessively and pointlessly; to babble.
He would often prate about his adventures, even when no one was listening.
To utter or speak (something) in a foolish, boastful, or tedious manner.
She prated endless compliments that sounded insincere.
pratenoun
Definitions
Foolish or inconsequential talk.
The meeting was filled with prate that wasted everyone's time.