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Meaning of natter
The primary meaning of the word "natter" is to talk excessively and aimlessly about trivial matters.
Etymology of natter
The word "natter" has its roots in the Middle English word "natren," which is derived from the Old English word "gnatian," meaning to gnaw or to bite, and is also related to the Old Norse word "gnatra," meaning to chatter or to jabber.
Historically, the word "natter" has been used to describe the act of talking excessively or idly, often in a social or informal setting.
Synonyms
chat
talk
converse
gossip
prattle
chatter
babble
jabber
natter
confabulate
discuss
debate
negotiate
confer
commune
interact
communicate
speak
utter
articulate
verbalize
express
mouth
voice
ruminate
muse
ponder
reflect
soliloquize
monologue
dialogue
parley
palaver
causerie
colloquy
conversation
tete-a-tete
small talk
idle talk
loose talk
empty talk
frivolous talk
trivial talk
vapid talk
inane talk
fatuous talk
asinine talk
foolish talk
ridiculous talk
absurd talk
nonsensical talk
meaningless talk
mindless talk
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "natter" as talking unnecessarily and at length about something, often in a friendly and informal way, or to talk idly or aimlessly.
- The word can also be used to describe the act of chatting or conversing, especially about trivial or unimportant matters.
Usage Examples
- The two friends sat on the couch, nattering away about their favorite TV show for hours.
- She loved to natter with her colleagues during lunch breaks, discussing everything from politics to pop culture.
- The old men would natter for hours at the local café, talking about their lives and sharing stories.
Antonyms
silence
quiet
stillness
reticence
reserve
taciturnity
laconism
terseness
brevity
concision
succinctness
reserve
restraint
moderation
thoughtfulness
reflectiveness
contemplation
deliberation
consideration
seriousness
solemnity
gravity
somberness
gloominess
sullenness
sulking
brooding
tacitness
uncommunicativeness
unforthcomingness