ramble

/ˈræmbəl/

/ˈræmbəl/

Other forms: rambling; rambles; rambled

You ramble when your talking or your walking goes on and on and on. And on. You’re in no hurry to make a point or get to your destination — if there is one at all.

The word ramble comes from similar roots as roam. They both mean wander, but they’re often used a little differently. You might roam around on vacation to relax or find adventure. If you’re a shark, you roam the deep sea for food. On the other hand, if the person on the plane next to you chatters nervously and can’t stop, you wish they wouldn’t ramble on like that.

Definitions of ramble

1. verb

   move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
   synonyms: cast, drift, range, roam, roll, rove, stray, swan, tramp, vagabond, wander

   drift, err, stray

   wander from a direct course or at random

   wander

   go via an indirect route or at no set pace

   types:

   maunder

   wander aimlessly

   gad, gallivant, jazz around

   wander aimlessly in search of pleasure

   type of:

   go, locomote, move, travel

   change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
2. verb

   continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
   synonyms: jog, ramble on

   type of:

   carry on, continue, go on, proceed

   continue talking
3. noun

   an aimless amble on a winding course
   synonyms: meander

   type of:

   amble, perambulation, promenade, saunter, stroll

   a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)