chitter

[ chit-er ]

verb (used without object)

1. to twitter.

chitter

/ ˈtʃɪtə /

verb

1. to twitter or chirp
2. a dialect word for shiver 1 chatter

Word History and Origins

Origin of chitter¹

1350–1400; Middle English che ( a ) teren, chiteren, variant of chateren to chatter

Word History and Origins

Origin of chitter¹

C14: of imitative origin

Example Sentences

Jason crouched low and they climbed all over him, excitedly jumping and chittering.

From Literature

Fig chittered, his head bouncing from side to side, following the dancing dots.

From Literature

“Hang Time” begins with a visual declaration of horror but, amid its chitter and chatter, never seems to finish the conversation.

From New York Times

The shadows chittered and hissed around her, a chill making goose bumps prickle her skin.

From Literature

A blue jay called; a red squirrel chittered.

From New York Times