Chatter

usgb/ˈtʃætər/
noun

The sound of quick, continuous, light hits or talks.

I could hear the chatter of the typewriters in the next room.
Visual representation of "chatter" - The sound of quick, continuous, light hits or talks

Often appears as...

  • chatter of teeth
  • office chatter
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Visual representation of "chatter"
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Background Sound

Use 'chatter' to describe ongoing background noises, often created by multiple sources.

Illustration for Background Sound
The restaurant was filled with the chatter of diners.
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Continuous Noise

'Chatter' implies a rapid succession of sounds, not one isolated noise.

Illustration for Continuous Noise
The chatter of keyboards is constant in the office.
Visual representation of the word "Chatter"

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