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chatter

/ˈtʃætə/ /ˈtʃætɚ/

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noun

Talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk.

Examples :

"The children's chatter about the new video game filled the classroom. "

communication language sound

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noun

The sound of talking.

Examples :

"The classroom was filled with the happy chatter of students before the bell rang. "

sound communication language

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noun

The sound made by a magpie.

Examples :

"The magpie's chatter filled the air as it perched on the fence. "

sound animal bird

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noun

An intermittent noise, as from vibration.

Examples :

"Proper brake adjustment will help to reduce the chatter."

sound machine technical

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noun

In national security, the degree of communication between suspect groups and individuals, used to gauge the degree of expected terrorist activity.

Examples :

"Increased chatter among suspected extremist groups suggests a heightened risk of terrorist activity. "

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verb

Examples :

"They knitted and chattered the whole time."

communication language sound

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verb

Of teeth, machinery, etc, to make a noise by rapid collisions.

Examples :

"He was so cold that his teeth were chattering."

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verb

To utter sounds which somewhat resemble language, but are inarticulate and indistinct.

Examples :

"The baby bird in the nest started to chatter, hoping its mother would bring food. "

sound language communication

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noun

Examples :

"The chatter in the cafeteria was loud as students talked about the upcoming football game. "

communication person language

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A user of chat rooms

Examples :

"The chatter in the online discussion forum was mostly about the upcoming school play. "

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