Meaning of the word chatter in English

What does chatter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chatter

US /ˈtʃæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈtʃæt̬.ɚ/
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Verb

1.

to talk quickly and continuously, usually about unimportant things

Example:
The children were chattering excitedly in the back of the car.
Birds chattered in the trees at dawn.
2.

if your teeth chatter, they knock together repeatedly because you are very cold or frightened

Example:
It was so cold that my teeth started to chatter.

Noun

1.

continuous quick talk about unimportant things

Example:
I couldn't hear the movie over the constant chatter of the people behind me.
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