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Natter Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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natter

nat-ter

🇺🇸 /ˈnætɝ/ · 🇬🇧 /nˈætɐ/

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

casual conversation

To natter means to engage in a casual, aimless chatter or talk. It typically involves light-hearted or trivial conversation that may go on for an extended period. People often natter while socializing or catching up with friends, using it as a means to bond and share stories without any serious intent. The term is especially popular in British English.

Synonyms

babble, chatter, gab, prattle, talk.

Examples of usage

  • They sat on the porch, nattering about their weekend plans.
  • I love to natter with my friends over coffee.
  • He always nattered about the latest news in the neighborhood.
Context #2 | Noun

light conversation

A natter refers to a session of light, informal conversation, often characterized by its casual and sometimes aimless nature. It can be used to describe a friendly discussion that doesn't focus on any serious topics. Natter sessions are often enjoyable social gatherings among friends or acquaintances.

Synonyms

chat, converse, gossip, talk.

Examples of usage

  • We had a delightful natter over lunch.
  • Her natter with the neighbors lasted for hours.
  • The natter at the café was full of laughter and jokes.

Translations

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Quick facts about “natter”

Natter is a 2-syllable verb and noun (nat-ter). It is pronounced /ˈnætɝ/ in American English and /nˈætɐ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 9 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #33,890 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'natter'

The term 'natter' comes from the early 20th century and is believed to have originated from British English, possibly as a variant of the earlier word 'natterjack', referring to a type of toad known for its croaking calls. Over time, 'natter' evolved to describe the act of chatting or talking in a light, informal manner, reflecting the sound of endless babble. Its informal connotation makes it particularly appealing in casual discussions. The verb form appeared first and soon after became a noun to denote a session of idle talk. Today, it is widely used in the UK and among English speakers who enjoy casual interactions.

Rhymes

Natter rhymes with blatter, mater, matter, latter, scatter, flatter, batter and chatter.

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Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,890 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.