chatter

US /ˈtʃætɚ/

UK /ˈtʃætə(r)/

C2

verb

  • To talk a lot in a casual manner
  • (As of teeth if cold) to click uncontrollably

other

  • To talk rapidly and incessantly about trivial matters.
  • To (of teeth) click repeatedly together from cold or fear.
  • To (of birds or monkeys) make rapid, typically high-pitched sounds.

other

  • Continuous rapid talk about matters of little importance.
  • A rapid series of short, sharp noises.