Definitions
- Describing the high-pitched and rapid sounds made by small birds or squirrels. - Referring to the noise made by insects, such as crickets or cicadas. - Talking about the chattering sounds made by teeth when a person is cold or shivering.
- Describing the rapid and continuous sounds made by people talking excitedly or nervously. - Referring to the noise made by teeth when they are clattering together due to fear or extreme cold. - Talking about the constant and repetitive sound made by objects hitting each other.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making sounds.
- 2Both can be associated with animals or humans.
- 3Both can indicate excitement or nervousness.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Chittering is primarily associated with small birds, squirrels, or insects, while chattering is more commonly used to describe human voices or teeth.
- 2Pitch: Chittering is usually high-pitched, while chattering can vary in pitch depending on the context.
- 3Speed: Chittering is often rapid and quick, while chattering can be rapid or continuous.
- 4Meaning: Chittering refers to the sounds made by animals or insects, while chattering can refer to various types of sounds made by humans or objects.
- 5Connotation: Chittering has a more natural and pleasant connotation, while chattering can have a negative connotation when describing excessive or annoying talking.
Remember this!
Chittering and chattering are both words that describe sounds, but they have different contexts and meanings. Chittering is typically used to describe the high-pitched sounds made by small birds, squirrels, or insects, while chattering is more commonly associated with human voices or teeth. Additionally, chittering has a more natural and pleasant connotation, while chattering can sometimes have a negative connotation when referring to excessive or annoying talking.
