Natter
(verb)
- To talk idly or aimlessly, usually for a long period of time.
- To chat casually or make small talk.
Origin:
The word natter is from the late 17th century, it is a variant of the word "natter", which means to talk idly or aimlessly. it is a british english word, but it is not widely used.
Examples:
- We nattered for hours about nothing in particular.
- I don"t mind a bit of nattering, but I don"t want to spend the whole night doing it.
- I love to natter with my friends over a cup of coffee.
- I can't stand it when people natter on and on about nothing.
- He always nattered on about his various ailments.