adj.
Pronunciation: ' cha-t ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: chat · ti · er ; -est
Date: 1756
1 : fond of chatting : TALKATIVE <a chatty neighbor>
2 : having the style and manner of light familiar conversation <a chatty letter>
– chat · ti · ly \ ' cha-t ə -l ē \ adverb
– chat · ti · ness \ ' cha-t ē -n ə s \ noun