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chattering

Chattering (adj) means talking rapidly and continuously about trivial things. Example: “A chattering crowd filled the waiting room.”

adj
1
Talking rapidly and continuously about trivial things.
"A chattering crowd filled the waiting room."
"The chattering monkeys swung from branch to branch overhead."
noun
1
Rapid, rattling talk or noise.
"The chattering of the crowd died down as the lights dimmed."

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In plain EnglishThe -ing form of chatter — talking fast and constantly, or making a rattling noise.

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chatterings plural

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What does “chattering” mean?

The word “chattering” means talking rapidly and continuously about trivial things. In plain terms, the -ing form of chatter — talking fast and constantly, or making a rattling noise.

How do you use “chattering” in a sentence?

Here is “chattering” used in a sentence: “A chattering crowd filled the waiting room.”

What part of speech is “chattering”?

Depending on how it is used, “chattering” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “chattering” have?

“Chattering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: talking rapidly and continuously about trivial things.

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