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chitter Definition

chit·ter (c̸hitər)

intransitive verb

  1. to twitter
  2. Brit., Dialectal to shiver with cold

Etymology: ME chiteren: orig. echoic

chitter Usage Examples

Object

  • chatter: There is much chitter chatter about their performance - will they, won't they?
  • sound: Through an open window was coming an odd, chittering sound.

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