nattering UK
ˈnætərɪŋ
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Definition of nattering - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
gossipRareUKidle talk about others' private livesRareUK
  • She enjoyed the nattering at the coffee shop.
chattering gossiping
2.
conversationRareUKidle and trivial talkRareUK
  • Their nattering kept us entertained during the trip.
chattering gossiping

Adjective

excessive talkRareUKtalking excessively about unimportant mattersRareUK
  • She found his nattering comments quite annoying.
babbling chattering prattling
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Origin of nattering

English, natter (to chatter)

Examples of nattering in a sentence

  • He found the nattering at the party quite amusing.
  • Their nattering filled the room with laughter.
  • We enjoyed the nattering at the family gathering.
  • The nattering voice on the radio was distracting.
  • His nattering nature made meetings unbearable.

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  1. French:ragots, bavard, ...
  2. German:Geschwätz, geschwätzig, ...
  3. Italian:pettegolezzo, logorroico, ...
  4. Spanish:chismorreo, incesante, ...
  5. Portuguese:fofoca, tagarela, ...
  6. Chinese:闲聊, 唠叨的, ...
  7. Japanese:おしゃべり, おしゃべりな, ...
  8. Arabic:نميمة, ثَرْثَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:רְכִילוּת, פַּטְפְּטָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:сплетня, болтливый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плітки, балакучий, ...
  12. Hindi:गपशप, बकबक, ...
natter UK
ˈnætər

Definition of natter - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

casual conversationRareUKidle chat or gossipRareUK
  • During the break, there was a lively natter among colleagues..
chatter gab

Verb

intr.
casual talkRareUKtalk casually, especially about unimportant mattersRareUK
  • They would often natter over coffee about their day..
chatter gab
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Expressions with natter

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talk for a long time about unimportant things
They natter on about their weekend plans for hours.
talk for a long time about unimportant things
They natter away for hours every afternoon.
engage in casual conversation with someone
We decided to have a natter over coffee.
chat happily and at length in a relaxed friendly way
We sat in the café to have a good natter.

Origin of natter

German, nattern (to chatter)

Examples of natter in a sentence

  • A friendly natter can brighten up your day.
  • They like to natter during their lunch breaks.
  • We could hear them natter away in the next room.

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  1. French:bavardage, bavarder, ...
  2. German:Plauderei, plaudern, ...
  3. Italian:chiacchierata, chiacchierare, ...
  4. Spanish:charla, charlar, ...
  5. Portuguese:bate-papo, tagarelar, ...
  6. Chinese:闲谈, 唠嗑, ...
  7. Japanese:おしゃべり, おしゃべりする, ...
  8. Arabic:دَرْدَشَة, دَرْدَشَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּטְפּוּט, לְשׂוֹחֵחַ בְּצוּרָה לֹא רִשְׁמִית, ...
  10. Russian:болтовня, болтать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:балаканина, балакати, ...
  12. Hindi:गपशप, गपशप करना, ...

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