English word chatter comes from Middle English (1100-1500) chiteren
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| chiteren | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| chateren | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| chatter | English (eng) | (intransitive) Of teeth, machinery, etc, to make a noise by rapid collisions.. (intransitive) To talk idly.. To utter sounds which somewhat resemble language, but are inarticulate and indistinct. An intermittent noise, as from vibration.. In national security, the degree of communication between suspect groups and individuals, used to gauge the degree of expected terrorist activity.. Talk, [...] |