chattering class

noun

1. well-educated members of the upper-middle or upper class who freely express especially liberal opinions or judgments on current issues and events.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chattering class¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Time and again, the author confuses chattering class dissatisfaction with an honest assessment of accomplishment.

From The Daily Beast

Chuck Todd took over Meet the Press barely a month ago, and already the chattering class is nattering for his head.

From The Daily Beast

As one knowledgeable observer pointed out “why give the chattering class something to chatter about?”

From The Daily Beast

This time, the entire chattering class pounced with obvious glee and many juicy details.

From The Daily Beast

Messud never made that judgment, and the tragedy rhymes with the struggles of the chattering class in an attentive, fresh way.

From The Daily Beast