chatter
verb (used without object)
to talk rapidly in a foolish or purposeless way; jabber.
chattered
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past participleof chatter.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof chatter.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
chatterverb (used without object)to talk rapidly in a foolish or purposeless way; jabber.
Example Sentences
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Then gossips chattered that a huge “bear raid,” or manipulation of stocks by short sellers, would be launched the following morning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
Supporters dressed in pink – their candidate's favourite colour – chattered in anticipation of her arrival.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2025
We chattered nonstop, teased each other, and enjoyed learning and cooking together before sitting down to dinner with our host and her husband.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2025
For the next hour, my teeth chattered, my knees shook and my girlfriend periodically checked in to make sure I wasn’t having a legitimate panic attack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2023
A troop of bush babies chattered as they made their way along the shore.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
