adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a chatty manner.

   "The youngest and brightest of the three told me very chattingly what she wished to do."

Example

More examples

"The youngest and brightest of the three told me very chattingly what she wished to do."

Etymology

From chatting + -ly.

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