chatters
Speaks without stopping
Chatters is the third-person singular of chatter—to talk rapidly about trivial matters or to make quick, repetitive sounds.
Teeth chatter from cold; birds chatter in trees.
As a plural noun, chatters are instances of such talk or sound: The chatters of squirrels filled the park.
The word suggests lightness or nervousness rather than substance.
Troubled by uncertainty
- jitteryAnxiously restless
- fidgetyNervously unable to settle
- restlessUnable to be still
- uneasyTroubled, not calm
babble · ramble · prattle · agitated · tense · edgy · apprehensive · flutter
Unconfirmed circulating story
- whisperSpeech without full voice
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- hearsayUnverified secondhand information
- tittle-tattleTrivial, idle chatter
buzz · gossipmonger · blabbermouth · talebearer · yenta · tabloid · innuendo · backbiting
Short, high avian sound
- twitterSeries of high-pitched calls
- warbleSing with tremolo
- tweetSmall bird's cry
- songbirdsPerching birds with musical calls
sparrow · finch · canary · robin · thrush · starling · flycatcher · avian
Exchange of spoken ideas
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- minglingCasual social interaction
- socializingEngaging with others recreationally
- gabfestLong informal discussion
schmoozing · networking · exchange · rapport · lively · animated · talkative · gregarious
anxious
Troubled by uncertainty
uneasy · babble · ramble · prattle · agitated · tense · edgy · apprehensive · flutter · worry
rumor
Unconfirmed circulating story
- whisperSpeech without full voice
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- hearsayUnverified secondhand information
tittle-tattle · buzz · gossipmonger · blabbermouth · talebearer · yenta · tabloid · innuendo · backbiting · juicy
chirp
Short, high avian sound
songbirds · sparrow · finch · canary · robin · thrush · starling · flycatcher · avian · flock
conversation
Exchange of spoken ideas
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- minglingCasual social interaction
- socializingEngaging with others recreationally
gabfest · schmoozing · networking · exchange · rapport · lively · animated · talkative · gregarious · voluble
shiver
Involuntary trembling sensation
cold · freezing · chill · frost · frigid · hypothermia · clatter · gnash · jaw · shivering
- animal soundsbark, meow, woof, moo, roar
- internet usersusers, browsers, surfers, daily users, power users
chattersdrawls
Speaks slowly, prolonging sounds
deliberates · pauses · enunciates · hesitates · mumbles
chattersorates
Speaks formally, publicly
contemplates · meditates · reflects · ponders · pontificates
- chattering teethInvoluntary cold response
- idle chatterTrivial, aimless conversation
- teeth chatteringInvoluntary jaw trembling
- non-stop chatter
- mental chatterContinuous inner commentary
- chattering away
chatter, chattering, chatterbox, chattered, chatterer, chatterers, chatterings