Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chattering
verb (present participle of chatter)
/ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
Definition
The action of making rapid or continuous sounds, often in a lively or noisy manner.
Examples
- The children were chattering excitedly about their upcoming trip.
- We could hear the chattering of the birds as we walked through the park.
- He was chattering away on his phone during the meeting.
Meaning
Chattering refers to the quick, light sounds made when people talk rapidly, or when animals, like monkeys or birds, make high-pitched sounds. It can also describe someone who talks too much or too quickly.
Synonyms
- gabbling
- babbling
- talking
- jabbering
- blabbering
