Chatter — Defs

01 v. i. To utter sounds which somewhat resemble language, but are inarticulate and indistinct.

imp. & p. p. Chattered; p. pr. & vb. n. Chattering

1.
To utter sounds which somewhat resemble language, but are inarticulate and indistinct.
“The jaw makes answer, as the magpie chatters.” — Wordsworth.
2.
To talk idly, carelessly, or with undue rapidity; to jabber; to prate.
“To tame a shrew, and charm her chattering tongue.” — Shak.
3.
To make a noise by rapid collisions.
“With chattering teeth, and bristling hair upright.” — Dryden.

02 v. t. To utter rapidly, idly, or indistinctly.

1.
To utter rapidly, idly, or indistinctly.
“Begin his witless note apace to chatter.” — Spenser.

03 n. Sounds like those of a magpie or monkey; idle talk; rapid, thoughtless talk; jabber; prattle.

1.
Sounds like those of a magpie or monkey; idle talk; rapid, thoughtless talk; jabber; prattle.
“Your words are but idle and empty chatter.” — Longfellow.
2.
Noise made by collision of the teeth, as in shivering.