jab·ble I. \ˈjabəl\verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: imitative transitive verb Britain: agitate, splash < jabbled coffee on his saucer — Michael McLaverty > intransitive verb Britain: to break in small waves : ripple II. noun (-s) 1.Britain: an agitation on the surface of water : splashing, dashing, rippling : choppiness 2.Britain: a mental or emotional agitation or turmoil