Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chattering
verb
/ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
Definition
The action of talking quickly and continuously about trivial matters.
Examples
- She was chattering away with her friends at the café.
- The chattering of the children could be heard from the playground.
- As the meeting started, the chatter from the attendees subsided.
Meaning
Chattering refers to speaking rapidly and often without pause, usually in a carefree or lighthearted manner. It can also describe the sound made by certain animals, like birds or monkeys, when they communicate.
Synonyms
- Babbling
- Chit-chat
- Talking
- Prattling
- Gossiping
