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
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Her constant chattering was distracting during the meeting.
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The children's excited chattering filled the room.
2.
(of teeth) striking together rapidly, typically from cold or fear
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His teeth were chattering from the cold.
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She was so scared her knees were knocking and her teeth were chattering.
Noun
rapid, incessant, and trivial talk
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The constant chattering of the birds woke me up.
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I couldn't hear the lecture over the chattering in the back of the room.
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