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.