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noun

Definition of natter

chiefly British

as in chat

friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this a section of the park in which nannies like to gather for a relaxed natter

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verb

ˈna-tər

as in to chat

to engage in casual or rambling conversation could sit for hours nattering about nothing

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George Seaton, the Academy president, natters on about the 50th birthday of film, and the worldwide context of the current films, a tacit dig at TV. — Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025 Ask me for something to watch — and listen to me natter on for much too long, leaping from one title to another. — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2022

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If this accretion of celebrations of her Adria-ness seemed, individually, like nattering reminders of her time running short, the sheer mass of want for her presence pleased her. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025 Its protagonist struggles to raise a mutant creature while also dealing with nattering in-laws and a mundane job. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for natter

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During hours of questioning, Bozanic walked Riddell through text messages, cellphone logs and group chats.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
The folding iPhone can display two apps side by side, including chats with Siri, offering a desktop-like interface for AI agents.

— Kif Leswing,Annie Palmer,Jordan Novet, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

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