natter
Americanverb (used without object)
noun
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
- natterer noun
Etymology
Origin of natter
First recorded in 1820–30; variant of earlier gnatter < ?
Example Sentences
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A squirrel raiding our bird feeder natters at me in irritation before it hops away to try its luck at the bird feeder two houses over.
From Literature
David Azerrad, a political science professor at conservative Hillsdale College, said that "for now, I think the president can continue to ignore the nattering nabobs".
From BBC
For the fans in need of a good old-fashioned British boozer to natter away in all night, they're satisfied at the Quayside.
From BBC
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
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