Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chittering
verb
/ˈtʃɪtərɪŋ/
Definition
A series of short, high-pitched sounds made by small animals, especially birds or rodents.
Examples
- The squirrels were chittering in the trees as they played with each other.
- I could hear the birds chittering at dawn, signaling the start of a new day.
Meaning
Chittering refers to the sounds produced when certain creatures communicate or express excitement or alarm, often characterized by a rhythmic, repetitive quality.
Synonyms
- chirruping
- twittering
- chattering
