Rabbit on

verb

To talk continuously and too much, often about things that are not important or interesting.

My aunt always rabbits on about her various illnesses.
Visual representation of "rabbit on" - To talk continuously and too much, often about things that are not important or interesting.

Often appears as...

  • rabbit on about something
  • rabbit on for hours

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial,Idiomatic

verb

To talk continuously and too much, often about things that are not important or interesting.

My aunt always rabbits on about her various illnesses.
Visual representation of "rabbit on" - To talk continuously and too much, often about things that are not important or interesting.

Often appears as...

  • rabbit on about something
  • rabbit on for hours

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial,Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "rabbit on"
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Cultural Nuance

Primarily British usage; may not be understood in other English-speaking countries without explanation.

Illustration for Cultural Nuance
When I studied in the US, people seemed confused when I mentioned how my friend rabbits on.
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Casual Contexts

Use 'rabbit on' in informal situations, like chatting with friends, not in formal speech or writing.

Illustration for Casual Contexts
During our coffee meet-ups, Sarah tends to rabbit on about her hobbies.
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Negative Connotation

Implies annoyance; it's not a compliment to say someone rabbits on.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The meeting dragged because the manager rabbit on about outdated policies.
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Cultural Nuance

Primarily British usage; may not be understood in other English-speaking countries without explanation.

Illustration for Cultural Nuance
When I studied in the US, people seemed confused when I mentioned how my friend rabbits on.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Contexts

Use 'rabbit on' in informal situations, like chatting with friends, not in formal speech or writing.

Illustration for Casual Contexts
During our coffee meet-ups, Sarah tends to rabbit on about her hobbies.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Connotation

Implies annoyance; it's not a compliment to say someone rabbits on.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The meeting dragged because the manager rabbit on about outdated policies.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Nuance

Primarily British usage; may not be understood in other English-speaking countries without explanation.

Illustration for Cultural Nuance
When I studied in the US, people seemed confused when I mentioned how my friend rabbits on.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Contexts

Use 'rabbit on' in informal situations, like chatting with friends, not in formal speech or writing.

Illustration for Casual Contexts
During our coffee meet-ups, Sarah tends to rabbit on about her hobbies.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Connotation

Implies annoyance; it's not a compliment to say someone rabbits on.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The meeting dragged because the manager rabbit on about outdated policies.
Visual representation of the word "Rabbit on"

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