- present participle of chatter.
chattering
Example Sentences
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As the sky darkened over the white stucco church framed in palm trees and the dry peaks of the San Bernardino Mountains, fringed teenagers made their way inside, shaking their limbs and chattering in excitement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
The home stands are almost entirely empty, the temperature has dropped, and teeth are chattering on the away terrace as Truro kick off.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2025
“It was hilarious and effective, and as fast as lightning that made its way around the Upper East Side chattering classes,” securities lawyer Richard Farley said of the ad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
She fielded personal phone calls in the office, chattering away with friends who she said were about to visit New Zealand, drawing maps of Auckland for them.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2025
Higher up, the others also stopped what they were doing and looked at each other, chattering softly.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
