Chitter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtʃɪtə/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Chitter is a verb meaning To make a series of high-pitched sounds; to twitter, chirp or chatter.
Meaning
To make a series of high-pitched sounds; to twitter, chirp or chatter.
More Meanings
- (dialect) Alternative form of chitterling.
- (obsolete, Scotland) To shiver or chatter with cold.
Example Sentences
Whare wilt thou cower thy chittering wing, / An' close thy e'e?
It was a beautifully sunny day and beetles could be heard chittering loudly in the rose garden by the side of the path made out of antique bricks.
Word Forms
- chitters
- chittering
- chittered
Synonyms for chitter
Depending on context, synonyms include twitter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include twitter, chatter, chirk, chitter-chatter, chirrup, chirp.
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