chatty

Everyday

1. A chatty person likes to talk a lot in a friendly way. tree →
2. A chatty letter, email or message is friendly and informal and full of small news. tree →

In the lessons

In school reports "a bit too chatty in class" means the pupil talks when they should be working. In stories a chatty character fills the silence and often lets out secrets. Phrases: chatty mood, a chatty letter.

Examples

• My little sister is very chatty in the morning. tree →
• The teacher said I was too chatty in lessons. tree →
• Grandma sent me a chatty letter about her garden. tree →
• The hairdresser was chatty and asked about my holiday. tree →
• He's not very chatty; he's shy. tree →
• We were in a chatty mood after the party. tree →

Note

Comparison: chattier, chattiest (y changes to i). From the verb chat (chatted, chatting). Informal word; it is usually kind, but "too chatty" is a complaint.