chatter

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of talking in a continuous and often excessive or meaningless way.

  - "The children were chattering away while their parents tried to have a serious conversation."
  - "The parrots chattered loudly in their cages."

• Verb

  To make a noise like that of people talking or water flowing.

  - "The wind chattered through the trees."
  - "The brook chattered over the rocks."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtʃætə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtʃætə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

chattering , chatting , nattering , clatter , knock , pink , chat , natter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chatter
natter , chatterbox , patter , scatter

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Chatter (Scottish) : A small boat used for fishing
   

2. Chatter (Australian) : To cheat or deceive
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Chatter (Scottish) : A small boat used for fishing
   

2. Chatter (Australian) : To cheat or deceive
   

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Variants

List of all variants of chatter that leads to same result
chatter , chattered , chatterer , chatterers , chattering , chatters , chattery , chatter mark , chatter marks

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Forms

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chats, chattered, chattering

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Etymology

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Old English 'ceathreow' meaning 'talkative' or 'noisy'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'chatterbox' originally referred to a person who talked excessively.

2. In the 18th century, a 'chatterbox' was a mechanical device that produced a series of sounds when wound up.

3. The term 'chatter marks' refers to the marks left on the walls of a building by water dripping from a leaking roof.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gossip: Idle talk or rumor about other people.

2. Idle chatter: Conversation that is not important or productive.

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Culture

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In literature, 'chatter' is often used to describe idle or meaningless conversation. It can also refer to gossip or rumors. In art, 'chatter' can be depicted as the noise made by birds or other animals.

How to Memorize "chatter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people talking excessively and continuously.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chatter' with the sound of people talking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Chatterbox Charlie' to remember the meaning of 'chatter'.

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