clatteringly

Variant of clatter

clatter definition

clat·ter (klat′ər)

intransitive verb

  1. to make, or move with, a rapid succession of loud, sharp noises; rattle
  2. to chatter noisily

Etymology: ME clateren < OE *clatrian (akin to MDu klateren) < IE base *gal-, to call, cry out

transitive verb

to cause to clatter

noun

  1. a rapid succession of loud, sharp noises
  2. a tumult; hubbub
  3. noisy chatter

Etymology: ME clater < the v.

Related Forms:

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