smatter

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1smat·ter

verb \ˈsma-tər\

Definition of SMATTER

intransitive verb
: to talk superficially : babble
transitive verb
1
: to speak with spotty or superficial knowledge <smatters French>
2
: to dabble in
smat·ter·er \-tər-ər\ noun

Origin of SMATTER

Middle English smateren to make dirty, talk idly
First Known Use: 15th century

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