JABBER
17
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈd͡ʒæbə(ɹ)//
verb
- (intransitive) To talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly; to utter gibberish or nonsense."1829, James Hogg, The Shepherd’s Calendar, New York: A.T. Goodrich, Volume I, Chapter 9, “Mary Burnet,” p. 184, Allanson made some sound in his throat, as if attempting to speak, but his tongue refused its office, and he only jabbered."
- (transitive) To utter rapidly or indistinctly; to gabble."She had Lord James' collar in one big fist and she pounded the table with the other and talked a blue streak. Nobody could make out plain what she said, for she was mainly jabbering Swede lingo, but there was English enough, of a kind, to give us some idee."
noun
- (informal) One who administers a hypodermic injection."Like Claire, these “secret jabbers” are keeping it private even from their closest family and friends."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 21 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'JABBER'?
The word JABBER is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
J8
A1
B3
B3
E1
R1
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'JABBER'?
The word JABBER is worth 21 points in Words With Friends.
J10
A1
B4
B4
E1
R1
Total: 21 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.