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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The programme has the working title Castle Man in reference to his former Channel 4 talk show Chatty Man.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
Chatty bots are sharing their hot takes through hundreds of thousands of AI-generated podcasts.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025
“After a week or two, Chatty Cathy will get the hint.”
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
Chatty and sociable; will often follow farmers around.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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