chitter-chatter

noun

chit·​ter-chat·​ter

ˈchitə(r)ˌchatə(r)

plural -s

1

: light and lively discussion

2

: trivial, nonsensical, or incessant talk

Word History

Etymology

reduplication (probably influenced by chit-chat) of chatter entry 2

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