to talk quickly and continuously, usually about things that are not very important
The two friends chattered happily all the way home.
The class chattered excitedly before the teacher entered.
✦ From Middle English chateren, imitative of the sound of rapid speech.
(of teeth) to knock together repeatedly when you are cold, frightened, or nervous
Her teeth began to chatter in the icy wind.
I was so nervous that my teeth chattered before the interview.
lively, friendly, or excited talk that is often about unimportant things
The loud chatter in the café made it hard to hear the music.
After the meeting, the room filled with friendly chatter.
a series of quick, repeated sounds such as those made by small animals, machines, or typing
The sewing machine’s steady chatter filled the workshop.
We listened to the cheerful chatter of squirrels in the trees.
messages or conversations, especially electronic, that are monitored by security or intelligence services for signs of trouble
Analysts spotted a sudden spike in online chatter about the planned summit.
The software filters vast amounts of digital chatter to detect cyber-threats.
