chatterbox
|chat/ter/box|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈtʃætərˌbɑks/
🇬🇧
/ˈtʃætəˌbɒks/
talkative person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chatterbox' originates from the English word 'chatter,' combined with 'box,' where 'chatter' meant 'to talk rapidly or incessantly.'
Historical Evolution
'chatter' transformed from the Middle English word 'chateren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'chatter.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to talk rapidly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who talks a lot.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who talks a lot, especially about trivial matters.
She's such a chatterbox; she never stops talking.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45