ramble
To walk for pleasure, or to talk on and on without a clear point.
ramble in a sentence
- Grandad began to ramble about his schooldays and forgot the question entirely.
- On Sundays we ramble along the cliff path, stopping wherever the view looks good.
Words that mean something similar
stroll, roam, chatter
More words about speech & sound
- rebuke: To speak sharply to someone because they have done something wrong.
- recite: To say something aloud from memory.
- reprimand: To tell someone off formally, especially as the person in charge.
- retort: To answer back quickly and sharply.
- reveal: To show or tell something that was hidden.
- sarcastic: Saying the opposite of what you mean to make fun of someone.
- scold: To tell someone off angrily for doing something wrong.
- shriek: To give a sudden loud high scream; or the scream itself.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test