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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I’m someone who’s pathologically chatty, and so talking to Greg, who is completely fine with there being pauses in conversation, and is just a confident grown-up, it was incredibly intimidating.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
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
He had barely spoken in the first few weeks back; now he was almost chatty by comparison.
From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026
"For every one celebrity video I make, I make five chatty educational videos," he says.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
At first, she texted Patti Sokoloff pictures and wrote chatty, hopeful emails, but it wasn’t long before Jule ignored Patti just as Imogen did.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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