chatty

adjective

chat·​ty ˈcha-tē 

chattier; chattiest

1

: fond of chatting : talkative

a chatty neighbor

2

: having the style and manner of light familiar conversation

a chatty letter

chattily

ˈcha-tə-lē 

adverb

chattiness

ˈcha-tē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of chatty

• colloquial

Examples of chatty in a Sentence

a chatty book about his life in politics

a time when campers were expected to write a chatty letter to their folks every week

Recent Examples on the Web

These chatty little birds are a popular animal model for studying communication, but most research focuses on the males’ complicated songs. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 June 2026

On June 28, red-hot Mars will conclude its journey through slow-and-steady Taurus, and officially enter the swift and chatty sign of Gemini, setting the backdrop for more cerebral and mentally charged vibes. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Onlookers were festive and chatty amid thunderstorms that threatened to delay the work. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 13 June 2026

Quiet reflection shapes choices as moody Moon is in your 12th House of Solitude, sextiling chatty Mercury in your 2nd House of Resources. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for chatty

• batty
• catty
• fatty
• natty
• pattie
• patty
• ratty
• tatty

Kids Definition

chatty

adjective

chat·​ty ˈchat-ē 

chattier; chattiest

1

: fond of chatting

a chatty neighbor

2

: having the style of a chat

a chatty letter

chattily

ˈchat-ᵊl-ē 

adverb

chattiness

ˈchat-ē-nəs 

noun