Natter

/ˈnætər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
a casual or trivial conversation
Their daily natter over coffee has become a cherished ritual.
a persistent or annoying talk or chatter
I found his constant natter quite distracting while I was trying to work.
verb
to talk incessantly or in a friendly, informal way
They sat together at the cafe and nattered about their weekend plans.
to chatter or gossip in a casual manner
The old friends nattered about their families and shared stories from the past.

Etymology

Origin unknown, but possibly of dialectal English origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

natter on:
To talk in a continuous, tedious way.
what a natter!:
An expression used to describe a particularly lengthy conversation.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

To engage in idle talk.
We were just nattering about the latest gossip.
To waste time talking.
Stop nattering and get to work.