Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chitter

verb

/ˈchitər/

Definition

To make a series of short, high-pitched sounds, often used to describe the sounds made by small birds or animals.

Examples

The sparrows began to chitter excitedly as the sun rose.
As we approached the nest, the mother bird started to chitter to alert her chicks.
The playful squirrels in the park chittered back and forth, chasing each other up the trees.

Meaning

Chittering refers to the quick, repetitive sounds or calls made by certain animals, especially birds, as a form of communication or expression of excitement.