adjective
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full of trivial conversation; talkative
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informal and friendly; gossipy
a chatty letter
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of chatty
First recorded in 1755–65; chat ( def. ) + -y 1
Example Sentences
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In 2022, during Roach’s 23-win run, many viewers stewed over the champ’s chatty asides and mannerisms, especially Roach’s way of talking with their hands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
There was also a "surprise visitor" when a "a very chatty parrot who clearly wasn't booked on any flight" landed at the airport in August 2025.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
He had barely spoken in the first few weeks back; now he was almost chatty by comparison.
From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026
"He was a nice, chatty warm person," says Samantha.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
She should be chatty, ask about his wife and child, tell him that she had in fact been back for a while.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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