chatter

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verb

chat·ter ˈcha-tər How to pronounce chatter (audio)

chattered; chattering; chatters

intransitive verb

: to utter rapid short sounds suggestive of language but inarticulate and indistinct

squirrels chattered angrily

: to talk idly, incessantly, or fast

: to click repeatedly or uncontrollably

teeth chattering with cold

: to vibrate rapidly in cutting

a chattering tool

: to vibrate especially audibly as a consequence of repeated sticking and slipping

chattering brakes

transitive verb

: to utter rapidly, idly, or indistinctly

chatterer noun

chattery

ˈcha-tə-rē How to pronounce chatter (audio)

adjective

Synonyms

Verb

babble
blab
cackle
chaffer [British]
chat
chin [slang]
converse
gab
gabble
gas
jabber
jaw
kibitz
kibbitz
natter
palaver
patter
prate
prattle
rap
rattle
run on
schmooze
shmooze
talk
twitter
visit

Noun

backchat
cackle
causerie
chat
chin music
chin-wag [slang]
chitchat
confab
confabulation
gab
gabfest
gossip
jangle
jaw
natter [chiefly British]
palaver
patter
rap
schmooze
small talk
table talk
talk
tête-à-tête

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Example Sentences

Verb Children chattered in the middle of the playground. My teeth were chattering from the cold. Birds chattered in the trees. Noun heard the chatter of squirrels pleasant chatter over morning coffee

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Midways were packed and chatter overhead among visitors on Saturday included positive comments about the art being shown in a free-to-attend community setting.

Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Give them a minute and Civic folks will chatter about its reliability, fuel economy and value.

Tribune News Service, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2022 When Mel stops by the bar, Jack's serving a hipster couple who chatter about glamping in an Airstream.

Sara Netzley, EW.com, 20 July 2022 In the United States, there were 6.8 million fewer golfers in 2018 versus 2003, and 800 courses closed in the past decade, leading to chatter about how to repurpose the open spaces.

Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 July 2022 The time on the range was extended by Billy Horschel, who came over for a big hug and began to chatter away.

Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2022 In the United States, there were 6.8 million fewer golfers in 2018 versus 2003 and 800 courses closed in the past decade, leading to chatter about how to repurpose the open spaces.

Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 July 2021 Note when your brain starts to chatter with anxiety and bring your focus back to your body.

New York Times, 20 July 2021 She’s not one to chatter on about her woes to a customer.

Liz Balmaseda, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Mar. 2021

Noun

People in the crowd chatter about the possibility of the entire event being another giveaway stunt for his channel.

Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2022 Offseason chatter had the Wolfpack as one of the favorites in the ACC and possible playoff contenders – and much of those expectations made sense.

Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 Many locals were indifferent to the monument; some early Internet chatter and magazine coverage helped alert tourists.

Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2022 Unclear; Paul Schrader, who helmed the film, has already disavowed the reboot—which is funny, as early chatter has compared the series to The Canyons.

Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2022 Now Phoenix is linked to one of James' teammates in trade chatter.

Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 30 Aug. 2022 Junior Jamil Burroughs had a lot of offseason chatter at defensive end but he was listed as the backup to Tim Smith.

Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 29 Aug. 2022 Their charm was apparent, especially during chatter in between songs that brought piercing screams in reply.

Teta Alim, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 But there has been increased chatter recently about the standalone Hulk project.

Chris Smith, BGR, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	chattered
释义	chatter 1 of 2 verb chat·ter ˈcha-tər chattered; chattering; chatters intransitive verb 1 : to utter rapid short sounds suggestive of language but inarticulate and indistinct squirrels chattered angrily 2 : to talk idly, incessantly, or fast 3 a : to click repeatedly or uncontrollably teeth chattering with cold b : to vibrate rapidly in cutting a chattering tool c : to vibrate especially audibly as a consequence of repeated sticking and slipping chattering brakes transitive verb : to utter rapidly, idly, or indistinctly chatterer noun chattery ˈcha-tə-rē adjective chatter 2 of 2 noun 1 : the action or sound of chattering 2 : idle talk : prattle 3 : electronic and especially radio communication between individuals engaged in a common or related form of activity also : such chatter regarding future hostile activities 4 : a person who participates in online chat Excite, Inc. … reports that users log a total of 7.5 to 8 million chat minutes on an average day. Half of online chatters are aged 18 to 34, and 15 percent are under age 17. Rebecca Piirto Heath Synonyms Verb babble blab cackle chaffer [British] chat chin [slang] converse gab gabble gas jabber jaw kibitz kibbitz natter palaver patter prate prattle rap rattle run on schmooze shmooze talk twitter visit Noun backchat cackle causerie chat chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jangle jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-tête See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Children chattered in the middle of the playground. My teeth were chattering from the cold. Birds chattered in the trees. Noun heard the chatter of squirrels pleasant chatter over morning coffee Recent Examples on the Web Verb Midways were packed and chatter overhead among visitors on Saturday included positive comments about the art being shown in a free-to-attend community setting. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Give them a minute and Civic folks will chatter about its reliability, fuel economy and value. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2022 When Mel stops by the bar, Jack's serving a hipster couple who chatter about glamping in an Airstream. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 20 July 2022 In the United States, there were 6.8 million fewer golfers in 2018 versus 2003, and 800 courses closed in the past decade, leading to chatter about how to repurpose the open spaces. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 July 2022 The time on the range was extended by Billy Horschel, who came over for a big hug and began to chatter away. Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2022 In the United States, there were 6.8 million fewer golfers in 2018 versus 2003 and 800 courses closed in the past decade, leading to chatter about how to repurpose the open spaces. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 July 2021 Note when your brain starts to chatter with anxiety and bring your focus back to your body. New York Times, 20 July 2021 She’s not one to chatter on about her woes to a customer. Liz Balmaseda, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Mar. 2021 Noun People in the crowd chatter about the possibility of the entire event being another giveaway stunt for his channel. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2022 Offseason chatter had the Wolfpack as one of the favorites in the ACC and possible playoff contenders – and much of those expectations made sense. Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 Many locals were indifferent to the monument; some early Internet chatter and magazine coverage helped alert tourists. Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2022 Unclear; Paul Schrader, who helmed the film, has already disavowed the reboot—which is funny, as early chatter has compared the series to The Canyons. Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2022 Now Phoenix is linked to one of James' teammates in trade chatter. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 30 Aug. 2022 Junior Jamil Burroughs had a lot of offseason chatter at defensive end but he was listed as the backup to Tim Smith. Michael Casagrande \| Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 29 Aug. 2022 Their charm was apparent, especially during chatter in between songs that brought piercing screams in reply. Teta Alim, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 But there has been increased chatter recently about the standalone Hulk project. Chris Smith, BGR, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English chatteren, of imitative origin First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing chatter chatter mark chatter mark Kids Definition chatter 1 of 2 verb chat·ter ˈcha-tər chattered; chattering 1 : to talk fast without thinking or without stopping My brothers chattered during the entire trip. 2 : to make quick sounds that suggest speech but lack meaning Monkeys chattered in the trees. 3 : to make clicking sounds by hitting together again and again My teeth are chattering from the cold. chatter 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act or sound of chattering the chatter of squirrels the chatter of teeth 2 : quick or unimportant talk chattered verb past tense of chatter 1 as in chatted to engage in casual or rambling conversation chattered idly while waiting in line Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance chatted talked conversed jabbered rattled babbled nattered prattled gabbed gabbled cackled prated schmoozed discussed blabbed pattered kibitzed gossiped twittered rapped jawed visited shmoozed chinned palavered blew smoke gassed chaffered chewed the rag tattled yapped yammered ran on kibbitzed yakked chewed the fat shot the breeze talked a blue streak descanted expatiated yacked 2 as in drooled to speak rapidly, inarticulately, and usually unintelligibly the parrot chatters all day Synonyms & Similar Words chatted drooled jabbered shouted babbled prattled muttered gibbered gabbled shrieked sputtered stuttered screeched mumbled gabbed yakked rattled blabbered bumbled blathered murmured prated pattered trolled drivelled driveled bleated mouthed smattered stammered yacked blithered jangled chuntered jawed tittle-tattled ran on maundered Antonyms & Near Antonyms pronounced enunciated articulated
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