Meaning & Definition of word "Chatter"
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.