Definition of chatter

• v. i. - To utter sounds which somewhat resemble language, but are inarticulate and indistinct.
• v. i. - To talk idly, carelessly, or with undue rapidity; to jabber; to prate.
• v. i. - To make a noise by rapid collisions.
• v. t. - To utter rapidly, idly, or indistinctly.
• n. - Sounds like those of a magpie or monkey; idle talk; rapid, thoughtless talk; jabber; prattle.
• n. - Noise made by collision of the teeth, as in shivering.