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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Light and lively discussion. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Talk about trivial or nonsensical matters; inconsequential or incessant conversation. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   The chattering of teeth due to trembling, shivering, etc. countable, dialectal, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To talk trivially, nonsensically, or incessantly.

Synonyms

All synonyms

babbleblabblabberblathercacklechat

Etymology

From a reduplication of chatter. Compare chit-chat from chat; pitter-patter from patter; etc.

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