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/ˈnætərɪŋ/ · nat·ter·ing
noun
  1. Idle chatter. The café was alive with the nattering of patrons discussing the weather.
verb
  1. To talk casually; to discuss unimportant matters. She spent the morning nattering with her sister about the latest TV series.
  2. To nag or pester persistently. He kept nattering at his coworker to finish the report before the deadline.
Did you know? The term "nattering" appears in the title of the 1930s British comedy film "Nattering Nell," highlighting its playful connotation in popular culture.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026