chattering

chat-ter-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Talking rapidly or incessantly.

  2. 2.

    The sound of continuous rapid talk or sounds.

  3. 3.

    Making continuous rapid sounds.

  4. 4.

    Making repeated short sounds.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    chattering teeth — teeth knocking together from cold or fear
  • •
    the chattering classes — educated people who discuss current events

Related words

Antonyms: silent
See also: babbling, chat, chatter, prattling
Synonyms: babbling, jabbering, prattling

Etymology

From Middle English chateren, of imitative origin.