ratelen

Definitions of ratelen
  1. verb
    make short successive sounds
    synonyms: aflopen, rammelen
    see moresee less
    types:
    knetteren
    make a crackling sound
    type of:
    klinken, uitklinken
    make a certain noise or sound
  2. verb
    talk socially without exchanging too much information
    synonyms: babbelen, kakelen, keuvelen, kleppen, klessebessen, kletsen, kletsmeieren, kouten, kwebbelen, kwekkebekken, kwekken, kwetteren, parlevinken, rebbelen, rellen, snappen, snateren, tateren
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘ratelen'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family