ΓΛΩΣΣΑΡΓΩ, γλωσσαργω
GLŌSSARGŌ, glōssargō
Sounds Like: glohs-SAR-goh
Translations: to be idle-tongued, to be a babbler, to speak idly, to be talkative without purpose
From the root: ΓΛΩΣΣΑ, ΑΡΓΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'γλῶσσα' (tongue) and 'ἀργός' (idle, lazy). It describes the act of speaking idly, excessively, or without purpose, often implying a lack of control over one's speech or a tendency to babble. It suggests someone who is 'lazy with their tongue' in the sense of not using it productively or thoughtfully.
Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Indicative, Active Voice
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 18 — 6:198
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΓΛΩΣΣΑ, ΑΡΓΩ, appear in our texts.
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