Chatty

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæti/

Definitions of chatty

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, indicating a specific quality or characteristic

Example Sentences

A1 My neighbor's dog is very chatty.

A2 She is always so chatty during our lunch breaks.

B1 The chatty cashier made the long line at the grocery store more bearable.

B2 I find it exhausting to be around overly chatty people for too long.

C1 Her chatty nature makes her the life of the party wherever she goes.

C2 Despite his chatty demeanor, he is actually a very private person.

Examples of chatty in a Sentence

formal She was known for being quite chatty during meetings, always eager to share her thoughts and ideas.

informal My neighbor is so chatty, she never runs out of things to talk about.

slang I can't stand how chatty he gets after a few drinks, he just won't stop talking.

figurative The stream flowed chatty and cheerful, bubbling over rocks and around bends.

Grammatical Forms of chatty

• past tense: chatted
• plural: chatties
• comparative: chattier
• superlative: chattiest
• present tense: chats
• future tense: will chat
• perfect tense: have chatted
• continuous tense: is chatting
• singular: chatty
• positive degree: chatty
• infinitive: to chat
• gerund: chatting
• participle: chatted

Origin and Evolution of chatty

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'chatty' originated from the Middle English word 'chateren' which means 'to chat or chatter'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'chatty' has evolved to describe someone who is talkative or inclined to engage in casual conversation.