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Chatty

/ˈtʃæti/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Talkative; inclined to engage in conversation.

    "She is very chatty and loves to share stories with her friends."
  2. 2

    Characterized by informal conversation.

    "The chatty atmosphere at the café made it a popular spot for locals."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'chatty' originates from the early 19th century, derived from 'chat', which comes from the Old French 'chater', meaning 'to chatter'. The evolution reflects a shift from the act of talking casually to describing someone who talks a lot.

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