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[ adjective ] engaged in making a rapid repetitive noise resembling speech
Examples "the chattering sparrows" Used in print (Guy Bolton, The Olympians....)There have been cooing doves , chattering magpies , thieving jackdaws , a proud peacock , a silly goose , and a harpy_eagle - whom I was silly enough to mate with and who is now busy tearing at my vitals '' . Related terms |
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[ noun ] the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
Synonyms Used in print (Ralph J. Salisbury, "On the Old Santa Fe Trail...)Over the rattling of fenders , humming of tires and chattering of gears there was a charming melody of whispers and tiny giggles . |
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