Etymology
The word "chitterchatter" is onomatopoeic, meaning that it imitates the sound of what it refers to: the sound of people talking incessantly. It is first recorded in the early 19th century.
Meaning
Chitterchatter refers to idle, trivial, or incessant talk. It is often used in a disapproving way to describe pointless or meaningless conversation.
Origin
The word "chitter" is thought to have originated from the Old English word "cyte" or "cirete," meaning "to chatter." The word "chatter" itself comes from the Middle English word "chateren," meaning "to make a noise like a bird." The reduplication of "chitter" in "chitterchatter" emphasizes the repetitiveness and pointlessness of the talk.
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