- present participle of chatter.
chattering
Example Sentences
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As the sky darkened over the white stucco church framed in palm trees and the dry peaks of the San Bernardino Mountains, fringed teenagers made their way inside, shaking their limbs and chattering in excitement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
“Game recognizes game,” the aide who’d been chattering in his ear said as they walked away.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
Expansive vocal backgrounds were blended with a pronounced bass, synthesizers, chattering horns and pounding drums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
The home stands are almost entirely empty, the temperature has dropped, and teeth are chattering on the away terrace as Truro kick off.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2025
Sela and I sat together, the awkward silence broken only when three little kids ran by the table, chattering in a language that sounded like music.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
