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Sarcandra Posted 15 years ago
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Gibber
Hi,
Could you tell me if "gibber" is a fairly new word and uncommonly used or considered unacceptable or too informal by native speakers?
My prof said there's no such word. I said it's in the dictionary and I've seen it in books, but she thinks it's uncommon and maybe not acceptable. I ask here since the dictionary may list words that are in use even when they're considered nonstandard.
Thanks for your help.
Sarcandra
Could you tell me if "gibber" is a fairly new word and uncommonly used or considered unacceptable or too informal by native speakers?
My prof said there's no such word. I said it's in the dictionary and I've seen it in books, but she thinks it's uncommon and maybe not acceptable. I ask here since the dictionary may list words that are in use even when they're considered nonstandard.
Thanks for your help.
Sarcandra
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Hi Sarcandra Gibber is in my dictionary (to speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock : they shrieked and gibbered as flames surrounded them ) and I've heard it used and seen it written throughout my life. I'm certain it's not a "new" word, and equally certain that it's not commonly used. So, your Professor is incorrect about the word being unacceptable, but correct about being uncommon.
- Hi Sarcandra Gibber is in my dictionary (to speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock : they shrieked and gibbered as flames surrounded them ) and I've heard it used and seen it written throughout my life.
- I'm certain it's not a "new" word, and equally certain that it's not commonly used.
- So, your Professor is incorrect about the word being unacceptable, but correct about being uncommon.
- Regards, John
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Hi Sarcandra
Gibber is in my dictionary (to speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock : they shrieked and gibbered as flames surrounded them ) and I've heard it used and seen it written throughout my life. I'm certain it's not a "new" word, and equally certain that it's not commonly used. So, your Professor is incorrect about the word being una
Gibber is in my dictionary (to speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock : they shrieked and gibbered as flames surrounded them ) and I've heard it used and seen it written throughout my life. I'm certain it's not a "new" word, and equally certain that it's not commonly used. So, your Professor is incorrect about the word being una
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It is very common in British English, as well as its derivate Gibberish.
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