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 /ˈtʃæt.ər/
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Verb

1.

to talk quickly and continuously, usually about unimportant things

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

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

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

Noun

continuous quick talk about unimportant things

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