'Chattering' definitions:
Definition of 'chattering'
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Definition of 'Chattering'
From: GCIDE
- Chatter \Chat"ter\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Chattered; p. pr. & vb. n. Chattering.] [Of imitative origin. Cf. Chat, v. i. Chitter.]
- 1. To utter sounds which somewhat resemble language, but are inarticulate and indistinct. [1913 Webster]
- The jaw makes answer, as the magpie chatters. --Wordsworth. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To talk idly, carelessly, or with undue rapidity; to jabber; to prate. [1913 Webster]
- To tame a shrew, and charm her chattering tongue. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To make a noise by rapid collisions. [1913 Webster]
- With chattering teeth, and bristling hair upright. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Chattering'
From: GCIDE
- Chattering \Chat"ter*ing\, n. The act or habit of talking idly or rapidly, or of making inarticulate sounds; the sounds so made; noise made by the collision of the teeth; chatter. [1913 Webster]