Natter: meaning, definitions and examples
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natter
[ หnรฆtษr ]
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.
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
Examples of usage
- We had a delightful natter over lunch.
- Her natter with the neighbors lasted for hours.
- The natter at the cafรฉ was full of laughter and jokes.
Translations
Translations of the word "natter" in other languages:
๐ต๐น falar sem parar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคคเคเฅเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช plaudern
๐ฎ๐ฉ ngobrol
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะปะฐะบะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ gawฤdziฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใในใใใ
๐ซ๐ท bavarder
๐ช๐ธ charlar
๐น๐ท gevezelik yapmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ค๋ฅผ ๋จ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุญุฏุซ ุจูุง ุชููู
๐จ๐ฟ klรกbosit
๐ธ๐ฐ kecat
๐จ๐ณ ้ฒ่
๐ธ๐ฎ klepetati
๐ฎ๐ธ spjalla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำฉะนะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sohbet etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ charlar
Etymology
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.
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.
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