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Chitter-chatter

noun, verb

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.

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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