chattering

Word Origin & History

mid-13c., originally of birds, from chatter (v.).

A chattering and hurrying of people could be heard as an undertone.

Every road teemed with a chattering crowd of men and boys afoot and on horses.

By the time they entered Tiverton Street, the vestry was full of chattering groups.

Now, here am I, chattering away as if I were paid for talking instead of writing.

We followed in procession, laughing and chattering like a pack of fools.

It was a relief to find herself among a group of chattering people.

I noticed that his lips were blue and that his teeth were chattering.

Her teeth were chattering with excitement, and she could hardly button her clothes.

In came the three, as gay as could be, chattering and laughing.

They finished their meal and sat back in their chairs, smoking and chattering.

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verb speak fast and non-stop

adjective. talkative

adjective. talkative

adjective. talkative

adjective. very loud and unharmonious in sound

adjective. very loud and unharmonious in sound