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chitter
They chitter, chatter and chirrup, twitching their tails as if they were furry lariats.
From the washingtonpost.com
In one scene, the backdrop carries the words CHITTER CHATTER printed several hundred times.
From the time.com
It isn't just the cold that makes them chitter like chipmunks.
From the sfgate.com
There was also the renewal of vague chitter-chatter that Man Group could attract a possible bid.
From the independent.co.uk
The GOP has had plenty of time for cheap chitter-chatter.
From the washingtontimes.com
As I peel the skin, I hear the chitter-chatter of baboons.
From the theaustralian.com.au
Clad in royal robes, squirrels chitter and chatter as I pass.
From the latimes.com
Vague takeover mutterings around BAE Systems were being reheated, although traders rubbished the chitter-chatter.
From the independent.co.uk
The chitter-chatter of Soho's bright young things reverberates over a jazzed-up world-music soundtrack as we decide what to eat.
From the independent.co.uk
- Make high-pitched sounds, as of birds
- Chittering may refer to: *Chittering, Cambridgeshire, England *Chittering, Western Australia
- Chitting is a method of preparing potatoes or other tubers for planting. The seed potatoes are placed in a tray (often in egg cartons) in a light and cool place with a little water. All but one of the "eyes" (sprouting parts) of the potato are removed, leaving the strongest growth only. ...
- (Chittering) A series of small irregularities on the outer edge or rim of pottery ware. Mainly caused by incorrect fettling.
- (Chitting) Germinating seed before sowing. This is always done for potatoes, and may also be done for other seeds, such as sweetcorn, by placing them in a damp, warm place.
- (Chitting) Refers to sprouting seed potatoes - placing them in a cool, but not cold light place so that they will sprout.
- (Chitting) encouraging your potatoes to sprout shoots before you plant them to give them the best start. Leave them in an open box on a light windowsill until the shoots are approx 2cm long.
- (chitting) Soaking the seed and allowing it to start to germinate before sowing.
- A person on a chit. The term chitter often carries a negative connotation, especially if the Officer Cadet/Midshipmen in question is perceived to be avoiding work (ADFA);
