First Known Use: 1942
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1natter
verb nat·ter \ˈna-tər\
: to talk about unimportant things for a long time
Full Definition of NATTER
intransitive verb
: chatter 2
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Origin of NATTER
probably imitative
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2natter
noun
Definition of NATTER
chiefly British : idle talk or conversation : chat
First Known Use of NATTER
1943
Related to NATTER
- Synonyms
- backchat, cackle, causerie, chatter, chin music, chin-wag [slang], chitchat, confab, confabulation, gab, gabfest, gossip, jangle, jaw, chat [chiefly British], palaver, patter, rap, schmooze, small talk, table talk, talk, tête-à-tête
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