Meaning of the word chattering in English

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

chattering

US /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
UK /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

talking rapidly and incessantly about trivial matters

Example:
Her constant chattering was distracting during the meeting.
The children's excited chattering filled the room.
2.

(of teeth) striking together rapidly, typically from cold or fear

Example:
His teeth were chattering from the cold.
She was so scared her knees were knocking and her teeth were chattering.

Noun

rapid, incessant, and trivial talk

Example:
The constant chattering of the birds woke me up.
I couldn't hear the lecture over the chattering in the back of the room.