chattering
21chattering — adj. making a fast repetitive sound that resembles speech n. act or habit of talking in an unproductive manner or quickly; act of making uttering sounds; high constant noise made by birds or monkeys; noise made by the collision of teeth; chatter… …
22chattering — A malfunction in hydraulically operated brakes that results in heavy vibrations. The malfunction is caused by a glazed surface on the brake disc, alternately producing friction and then permitting the lining to slip over the disc …
23chattering — noun 1. the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑chatter • Derivationally related forms: ↑chatter • Hypernyms: ↑noise 2. the high pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) …
24chattering class — well educated members of the upper middle or upper class who freely express esp. liberal opinions or judgments on current issues and events. [1980 85] * * * …
25chattering classes — noun educated people with liberal opinions and attitudes …
26chattering class — chat′tering class n. cvb well educated members of the upper middle or upper class who readily opine on current issues • Etymology: 1980–85 …
27chattering class — well educated members of the upper middle or upper class who freely express esp. liberal opinions or judgments on current issues and events. [1980 85] …
28(the) chattering classes — the chattering classes UK [ˈtʃætərɪŋ ˌklɑːsɪz] US [ˈtʃætərɪŋ ˌklɑsəz] noun [plural] british mainly journalism showing disapproval educated middle class people who like to express their opinions This word shows that you do not approve of people… …
29teeth chattering — If your teeth are chattering, you are extremely cold. Was I cold? My teeth were chattering! …
30the chattering classes — derogatory educated people, esp. those in academic, artistic, or media circles * * * the chattering classes Brit disapproving : educated people who like to talk about politics, culture, society, etc. • • • Main Entry: ↑chattering classes …
