chattering

Definition of Chattering in English :

1. chatter, chattering

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

2. chatter, chattering

the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Chattering

noun

1.

rapid and continuous talk

2.

the high-pitched, repetitive noises made by a bird, monkey, etc

v. chat·tered, chat·ter·ing, chat·ters

v. intr.

1. To talk rapidly, incessantly, and on trivial subjects; jabber.

2. To utter a rapid series of short, inarticulate, speechlike sounds: birds chattering in the trees.

3. To click quickly and repeatedly: Our teeth chattered from the cold.

4. To vibrate or rattle while in operation: A power drill will chatter if the bit is loose.

v. tr.

To utter in a rapid, usually thoughtless way: chattered a long reply.

n.

1. Idle, trivial talk.

2. Communication, such as email and phone calls, between people who are involved in terrorism or espionage, as monitored by a government agency.

3. The sharp, rapid sounds made by some birds and animals.

4. A series of quick rattling or clicking sounds.