Frequentative

In grammar, a frequentative form of a word is one which indicates repeated action.

Frequentative forms surviving in English include:

• sniffle (sniff)
• trample (tramp)
• swaddle (swathe)
• waddle (wade)
• waggle (wag)
• jiggle (jig)
• tipple (tip)
• sparkle (spark)
• scribble (scribe)
• crackle (crack)
• prickle (prick)

• flitter (flit)
• slither (slide)
• patter (pat)
• batter (bat)
• chatter (chat)