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

The actress launched her career at just three years old, playing adorable, sharp and chatty Olivia Kendall on The Cosby Show. —Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

But the bunny with the hero complex and her emotionally insecure fox pal find allies, such as chatty podcasting beaver Nibbles Maplestick (Fortune Feimster) and helpful lizard Jesús (Danny Trejo). —Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025

People are chatty, and the more experienced makers are generous with tips and hacks. —Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025

Describing her as a chatty, vivacious, young student. —Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025

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