adjective
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full of trivial conversation; talkative
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informal and friendly; gossipy
a chatty letter
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Origin of chatty
First recorded in 1755–65; chat ( def. ) + -y 1
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It's working title is "Castle Man" - a nod to Carr's former chat show, Chatty Man.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
Chatty bots are sharing their hot takes through hundreds of thousands of AI-generated podcasts.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025
It can be especially problematic when one of your colleagues is a Chatty Cathy.
From Washington Post • Jun. 17, 2022
Barbara Brunty watched from higher ground with her 3-year-old daughter as their home was swept away along with the girl’s Christmas presents: a toy motorcycle, a kitchen set and a Chatty Cathy doll.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2022
Vonetta suddenly became Chatty Cathy all through dinner.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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