Chatter Informally

• the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container

• a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

• a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

• a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

• a pedal that controls the throttle valve

• a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes

• attack with gas; subject to gas fumes

• show off

• noisy talk

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

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

• click repeatedly or uncontrollably

• cut unevenly with a chattering tool

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

• make noise as if chattering away

• a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument