natter
/ˈnæt.ər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnæt̬.ɚ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈna-tər/ (ame, mw) · /ˈnætə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnætər/ (ame, ipa)
natter — verb
- natterpresent simple I / you / we / they
- natters3rd person singular
- nattering-ing form
- natteredpast simple
1. to keep talking in a relaxed way about small matters that are not very important
to keep talking in a relaxed way about small matters that are not very important
Christopher and Luca nattered about football while they stacked the chairs.
pattern: natter about [topic]
At the hair salon, Nia nattered happily with the woman in the next chair.
pattern: natter with [person]
The cousins nattered on the porch until the evening air turned cold.
Apinya nattered away on the phone and missed the bus stop.
Even during the clean-up, Caio kept nattering about holiday plans.
文法句型
natter about [topic]
natter with [person]
natter away
用法筆記
Usually followed by about for the topic or with for the person. Strongly informal and mainly British, so it fits casual small talk better than serious or formal discussion.
常見錯誤
natter — noun
- nattersingular
- nattersplural
1. an informal, pleasant conversation about small matters rather than anything seri
an informal, pleasant conversation about small matters rather than anything serious
After lunch, Ziad and Vivek had a quick natter by the coffee machine.
pattern: have a quick natter
The two neighbours stopped for a natter about the noisy builders next door.
pattern: a natter about [topic]
Mizuki came early for a natter with the receptionist before the meeting.
We stayed in the kitchen for a late-night natter after the party.
During the train delay, Romi found time for a natter with an old classmate.
- chat
the most neutral everyday word for a friendly talk
- conversation
broader and more neutral, including serious talk as well
- chinwag
another informal British word, often even more playful
文法句型
have a natter
a natter about [topic]
a natter with [person]
用法筆記
Most often appears in the pattern have a natter or stop for a natter. Because it is informal and mainly British, it suits relaxed social talk rather than meetings or serious discussions.