Meaning & Definition of word "Chatter"

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    Chatter

    /ˈtʃætər/

    noun:

    • 1. Rapid or trivial talk; chitchat.
      • Example: The chatter in the café created a lively atmosphere.
    • 2. The sound produced by small animals or devices making quick, repetitive noises.
      • Example: We could hear the chatter of the birds as we walked through the park.

    verb:

    • 1. To talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters.
      • Example: The children chattered excitedly about their day at the amusement park.
    • 2. To make a series of quick, repeated sounds, often like the noise made by certain animals.
      • Example: The squirrel chattered angrily from its perch on the tree.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'chateren', frequentative of 'chatten', to chat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chatter away:

    To talk continuously without stopping.

    chatterbox:

    A person who talks excessively.

    small talk:

    Casual or informal conversation.

    Related Words

    chat:

    To engage in informal conversation.

    jabber:

    To talk rapidly or unintelligibly.

    gather:

    To come together or meet.

    Slang Meanings of chatter

    Meaning: To talk extensively or excessively.

    Example Sentence: They were just sitting there, chattering away.

    Meaning: To gossip or spread rumors.

    Example Sentence: I heard some serious chatter about the new project.