chatty

chat·ty

adj \ˈcha-tē\

chat·ti·erchat·ti·est

Definition of CHATTY

1

: fond of chatting : talkative <a chatty neighbor>

2

: having the style and manner of light familiar conversation <a chatty letter>

— chat·ti·ly \ˈcha-tə-lē\ adverb

— chat·ti·ness \ˈcha-tē-nəs\ noun

Examples of CHATTY

1. a chatty book about his life in politics
2. <a time when campers were expected to write a chatty letter to their folks every week>

First Known Use of CHATTY

1756

Related to CHATTY

Synonyms: chattery, colloquial, conversational, dishy, gossipy, newsy

Antonyms: bookish, literary

Related Words: casual, familiar, informal, intimate, tell-all; digressive, discursive, rambling; communicative, expansive, garrulous, talkative

Near Antonyms: ceremonious, dignified, elevated, formal, solemn, stately

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Rhymes with CHATTY

batty, catty, fatty, natty, patty, platy, ratty, scatty, tattie, tatty