adj

chatty

CHA-tee

Chatty (adj) means Talkative and fond of casual conversation. Example: “The taxi driver was chatty and full of local gossip.”

adj

Talkative and fond of casual conversation.

"The taxi driver was chatty and full of local gossip."

"She's naturally chatty, so interviews with her run long."

Written or spoken in a light, informal, conversational style.

"The email had a chatty, friendly tone rather than a formal one."

How to use chatty

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFriendly and talkative, or (for writing) casual and informal in tone.

Common pairings

a chatty email a chatty neighbour chatty tone

Word forms

chattier comparative, chattier comparative, chattiest superlative, chattiest superlative

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Etymology

From chat ("informal talk") + the adjective-forming suffix -y.

Rhymes for chatty

batty fatty catty natty Patty ratty Matty Beatty

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chatty” mean?

The word “chatty” means talkative and fond of casual conversation. In plain terms, friendly and talkative, or (for writing) casual and informal in tone.

How do you pronounce “chatty”?

“Chatty” is pronounced CHA-tee (/ˈt͡ʃæti/ in IPA).

How do you use “chatty” in a sentence?

Here is “chatty” used in a sentence: “The taxi driver was chatty and full of local gossip.”

What part of speech is “chatty”?

“Chatty” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “chatty” have?

“Chatty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: talkative and fond of casual conversation.