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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishFriendly and talkative, or (for writing) casual and informal in tone.
Common pairings
a chatty email
a chatty neighbour
chatty tone
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Word forms
- Comparative
- chattier
- Superlative
- chattiest
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Etymology
From chat ("informal talk") + the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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Rhymes for chatty
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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.
