natter

[nat-er]

verb (used without object)

1. to talk incessantly; chatter.

noun

1. a conversation; chat.

natter

/ ˈnætə /

verb

1. (intr) to talk idly and at length; chatter or gossip

noun

1. prolonged idle chatter or gossip

Other Word Forms

• natterer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of natter¹

First recorded in 1820–30; variant of earlier gnatter < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of natter¹

C19: changed from gnatter to grumble, of imitative origin; compare Low German gnatteren

Example Sentences

In Orange County, it happened so fast that 30-year-old natives can natter on like octogenarians about the great old days of riding bikes through the orange groves.

From Los Angeles Times

The “knit and natter” mornings at the Lawley Bank Court supported living complex are noisy affairs.

From BBC

Its members have nattered on endlessly about their responsibility to safeguard the taxpayers’ money.

From Los Angeles Times

The pair recently met in Bridgend for a "good natter" about their shared hobby.

From BBC

"Speaking, consulting, reflecting, explaining and nattering were my life's work," she later wrote.

From BBC

Related Words

• babble 
• blather 
• cackle