Natter
verb
To talk thinklessly, carelessly, or for a long time about things that are not important or serious.
We sat in the coffee shop nattering about school and work.
Often appears as...
- natter about
- natter on
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A casual and lengthy conversation about little things or unimportant matters.
We had a good natter after not seeing each other for months.
Often appears as...
- have a natter
- good natter
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To talk thinklessly, carelessly, or for a long time about things that are not important or serious.
We sat in the coffee shop nattering about school and work.
Often appears as...
- natter about
- natter on
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A casual and lengthy conversation about little things or unimportant matters.
We had a good natter after not seeing each other for months.
Often appears as...
- have a natter
- good natter
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Speech
Used in casual conversations, typically with friends or family.
We could natter on about the telly series all evening.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Professional
Avoid in formal or professional settings where brevity is preferred.
In a job interview, it's best not to natter about trivial matters.
Pro Tip 3/3Light-Hearted Tone
Implies a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
At the family BBQ, everyone nattered away happily.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Speech
Used in casual conversations, typically with friends or family.
We could natter on about the telly series all evening.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Professional
Avoid in formal or professional settings where brevity is preferred.
In a job interview, it's best not to natter about trivial matters.
Pro Tip 3/3Light-Hearted Tone
Implies a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
At the family BBQ, everyone nattered away happily.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Speech
Used in casual conversations, typically with friends or family.
We could natter on about the telly series all evening.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Professional
Avoid in formal or professional settings where brevity is preferred.
In a job interview, it's best not to natter about trivial matters.
Pro Tip 3/3Light-Hearted Tone
Implies a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
At the family BBQ, everyone nattered away happily.
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Quote examples
Max Boot
American Author
Diplomatic eminences often natter on about preventive action, making the obvious point that it's better to cure festering ills before they metastasize into something much worse.
Quote examples
Max Boot
American Author
Diplomatic eminences often natter on about preventive action, making the obvious point that it's better to cure festering ills before they metastasize into something much worse.
Example 1 of 1
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