chatter
verb (used without object)
to talk rapidly in a foolish or purposeless way; jabber.
chattering
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present participleof chatter.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A chattering squirrel or darting bunny might distract or call up a distant memory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
"Through the teeth chattering, he had mentioned that his brother was still under the skiff," White added.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
As the sky darkened over the white stucco church framed in palm trees and the dry peaks of the San Bernardino Mountains, fringed teenagers made their way inside, shaking their limbs and chattering in excitement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
“Game recognizes game,” the aide who’d been chattering in his ear said as they walked away.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
By now Larisa’s teeth were chattering and her hands and feet were shaking so badly that at first Vera thought she must be wounded.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
