Chatter

/ˈtʃætər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
Rapid or trivial talk; chitchat.
The chatter in the café created a lively atmosphere.
The sound produced by small animals or devices making quick, repetitive noises.
We could hear the chatter of the birds as we walked through the park.
verb
To talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters.
The children chattered excitedly about their day at the amusement park.
To make a series of quick, repeated sounds, often like the noise made by certain animals.
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

To talk extensively or excessively.
They were just sitting there, chattering away.
To gossip or spread rumors.
I heard some serious chatter about the new project.