chitter

verb
chit·​ter | \ ˈchi-tər How to pronounce chitter (audio) \
chittered; chittering; chitters

Definition of chitter

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of chitter in a Sentence

the chittering birds outside were driving the cat crazy the cell phone chittered in his pocket

Recent Examples on the Web

In season one, the Demogorgon used to punch through walls and tree portals, but now members of the Mind Flayer’s evil army are just chittering and squelching around town. Time, "Let's Discuss the 10 Big Questions We Have After Binging Stranger Things Season 3," 4 July 2019 Even the scare scenes — the ones where evil monsters track down basement stairs, make chittering growly noises, and crash into things — have this faint, but distracting score. Simon Abrams, The Hollywood Reporter, "Did 'A Quiet Place' Take Enough Risks?," 16 Apr. 2018 The pumps chitter away, sucking air from the barrel. Dan Dubno, Popular Mechanics, "Better Nuclear Power Through Ping Pong," 25 Apr. 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'chitter.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

See More

First Known Use of chitter

13th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for chitter

Middle English chiteren, probably of imitative origin

Keep scrolling for more