Synonyms for

Chatter

Verb / ˈtʃætɜ: / Another word for chatter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to talk quickly and continuously about things that are not important

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

confer converse discourse

Informal

gab natter yap prattle jaw

Literary

discourse babble prate

Antonyms

silence quiet stillness calm reticence taciturnity

Common collocations

  • idle chatter
  • constant chatter
  • nervous chatter
  • friendly chatter
  • chatter box
  • chatter away
  • chatter incessantly

Word family

noun chatter
verb chatter

Usage note

Often implies trivial or inconsequential talk. Can also refer to the sound of certain birds or mechanical noises.

Example sentences

  1. The children love to chatter during recess.
  2. The monkeys in the zoo chattered loudly.
  3. The guests chattered throughout the entire party.
  4. The workers chattered while they cleaned up after the event.
  5. The students chattered excitedly about the upcoming field trip.

Quotes

  • 'I don't have time for idle chatter,' said the busy bee.
  • 'I love to hear the chatter of children's voices,' said the teacher.
  • 'The chatter of birds is the most beautiful sound in the morning,' said the nature lover.

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