chatty

English

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈtʃæti/, [ˈtʃæɾi]
  • Rhymes: -æti

Etymology 1

From chat +‎ -y.

Adjective

chatty (comparative chattier, superlative chattiest)

  1. (informal) Of a person, chatting a lot or fond of chatting.
  2. (informal) Of a text or speech, expressed in a conversational style.
  3. (WWI slang) Infested with chats, i.e. lice.
  4. (computing) Supplying more information than necessary; verbose.
    Chatty error messages may help attackers to compromise your server.
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Etymology 2

Noun

chatty (plural chatties)

  1. Alternative form of chattee (“Indian clay pot”)
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