Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - chatter
Chatter
chatter
v. & n. --v.intr. 1 talk quickly, incessantly, trivially, or indiscreetly. 2 (of a bird) emit short quick notes. 3 (of the teeth) click repeatedly together (usu. from cold). 4 (of a tool) clatter from vibration. --n. 1 chattering talk or sounds. 2 the vibration of a tool. Derivatives chatterer n. chattery adj. Etymology: ME: imit.
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I. verb Etymology: Middle English ~en, of imitative origin Date: 13th century intransitive verb to utter rapid short sounds suggestive of language but inarticulate and indistinct , to talk idly, incessantly, or fast, 3. to click repeatedly or uncontrollably , to vibrate rapidly in cutting , to vibrate especially audibly as a consequence of repeated sticking and slipping , transitive verb to utter rapidly, idly, or indistinctly, ~er noun ~y adjective II. noun Date: 13th century the action or sound of ~ing, idle talk ; prattle ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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