chatter
noun
1. noisy talk
Similar word(s): cackle, yack, yak
Definition categories: communication, talk, talking
2. the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
Similar word(s): chattering
Definition categories: event, noise
3. the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys)
Similar word(s): chattering
Definition categories: event, noise
Sentences with chatter as a noun:
- Proper brake adjustment will help to reduce the chatter.
- The NSA is concerned about increased chatter between known terror groups.
verb
1. click repeatedly or uncontrollably
- Chattering teeth
Similar word(s): click
Definition categories: perception, go, sound
2. cut unevenly with a chattering tool
Definition categories: contact, cut
3. talk socially without exchanging too much information
Similar word(s): chaffer, chat, chitchat, claver, confab, confabulate, gossip, jaw, natter, visit
Definition categories: communication, converse, discourse
4. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
Similar word(s): blab, blabber, clack, gabble, gibber, maunder, palaver, piffle, prate, prattle, tattle, twaddle
Definition categories: communication, mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize
5. make noise as if chattering away
- The magpies were chattering in the trees
Definition categories: communication, mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize
Sentences with chatter as a verb:
- They knitted and chattered the whole time.
- He was so cold that his teeth were chattering.