- present participle of chatter.
chattering
Example Sentences
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On TV, Herbert appeared to be looking off into space on the sideline as McDaniel sat chattering beside him, the game mercifully winding down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
"Through the teeth chattering, he had mentioned that his brother was still under the skiff," White added.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“Game recognizes game,” the aide who’d been chattering in his ear said as they walked away.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
Everyone’s chattering about it, everyone’s got an opinion, but I don’t find it fun.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Screeching and chattering, they scattered in all directions and disappeared in the timber.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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