Meaning
To be engaged in informal conversation.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree Middle English cheteren, chiteren (Imitative)der. Middle English chateren English chatterclip. English chat Clipping of chatter. The bird sense refers to the sound of its call.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-20HACEILT
- 2026-08-09HACELOT
- 2026-07-22TACDHKR
- 2026-06-15HACEIPT
- 2025-12-03HUATMCP
- 2025-05-15HTAMECK
- 2025-03-19CYATNIH
- 2024-11-07TACEHUX
- 2024-10-22AUCTRIH
- 2024-10-02HAMECIT
- 2024-09-18CATMHPU
- 2024-07-20HACIORT
+4 earlier appearances in the archive.