chatter

Definition

  • verb: to talk in a quick or casual way
  • verb: to utter rapid short sounds suggestive of language but inarticulate and indistinct
  • synonyms: jabber, prate, prattle

Examples

  • He couldn't stand their endless 'chatter' [='prattle'] about celebrities and movies.

  • He was 'chattering' [='jabbering'] away on a cell phone.

  • Children 'chattered' in the middle of the playground.

Movie quotes

  • (..) you to check each batch! - If it's not a string. - Sure, Doc. We'd better feed them a pre-digestive next time. Damn, cut the chatter! Hold him! I'm trying to! Or he'll have to drug the hay. Well, hold him still! Stop! (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo