chatter
verb (used without object)
to talk rapidly in a foolish or purposeless way; jabber.
are chattering
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present progressiveof chatter.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The home stands are almost entirely empty, the temperature has dropped, and teeth are chattering on the away terrace as Truro kick off.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2025
It makes me imagine a parallel world where songs are chattering among themselves, dropping around each other’s places for a visit, exchanging sarcastic barbs and delicate confidences.
From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2018
Alan Pardew's exposed gut is one of the things our writers are chattering about in this weekend's Premier League talking points blog.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 8, 2013
Using their own names without mentioning that they work in public relations or as lobbyists, employees of companies with interests in Washington are chattering online to shape opinions in hard-to-detect ways.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 24, 2010
The cool air in the house is seeping straight into my soaked clothes, and I realize that my teeth are chattering.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
