chatter
chatter is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, chatter is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofchatter
- Talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk.
- The sound of talking.
- The sound made by a magpie.
- An intermittent noise, as from vibration.
Example: "Proper brake adjustment will help to reduce the chatter."
- In national security, the degree of communication between suspect groups and individuals, used to gauge the degree of expected terrorist activity.
- To talk idly.
Example: "They knitted and chattered the whole time."
- Of teeth, machinery, etc, to make a noise by rapid collisions.
Example: "He was so cold that his teeth were chattering."
- To utter sounds which somewhat resemble language, but are inarticulate and indistinct.
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