natter

Meanings

• Noun

  A noisy, unimportant conversation or argument.

  - "They engaged in a lengthy natter about the weather."
  - "Can we please focus on the meeting instead of this unnecessary natter?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with natter
chatter , matter , scatter

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Variants

List of all variants of natter that leads to same result
natter , nattered , nattering , natters

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to chatter', from Old Norse 'nattr', meaning 'night'. The modern sense developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'natter' is rarely used outside of English-speaking countries.

2. In some dialects of English, 'natter' can also refer to a type of potato.

3. The word 'natterjack' is a type of toad that makes a distinctive 'natter' sound.

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Related Concepts

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1. gossip: Both 'natter' and 'gossip' refer to idle conversations, but 'natter' has a negative connotation, implying a lack of importance or substance.

2. chit-chat: Similar to 'natter', 'chit-chat' refers to casual, unimportant conversations, but it often has a more positive connotation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'natter' has been used to describe trivial or unimportant conversations, often used to highlight the contrast between the mundane and the significant.

How to Memorize "natter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people engaged in a noisy, unimportant conversation, with everyone talking over each other and contributing little of substance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'natter' with the sound of many voices talking at once, and with the feeling of a conversation that is unproductive and a waste of time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'natter' starts with the letter 'n', and that it sounds like 'chatter' or 'gab'. Use these associations to help you remember the meaning of the word.

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