Chatter Definition & Meaning

chatter
noun
  1. noisy talk
  2. the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
  3. the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys)
verb
  1. click repeatedly or uncontrollably; "Chattering teeth"
  2. cut unevenly with a chattering tool
  3. talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze"
  4. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
  5. make noise as if chattering away; "The magpies were chattering in the trees"

"Chatter" in song lyrics

See how chatter is used in real songs:

  • "Just wanna climb inside a bladder like a ladder cut the chit chatter"
    Ahmad — The Palladium
  • "The rhymes are above petty talk and ignorant chatter"
    Akrobatik — Hypocrite
  • "Since the average senseless chatter"
    Atoms Family — Who Am I?

Usage tips for "chatter"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "chatter" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for chatter to find words that pair well.

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