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yatter definition

yat·ter (yat′ər)

intransitive verb

Slang to talk idly and foolishly about trivial things; chatter continuously

Etymology: prob. < ya(k) + (cha)tter

noun

  1. the act of yattering
  2. idle talk; chatter

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