Definitions
- Describing the act of talking continuously and aimlessly. - Referring to a rambling, unfocused conversation. - Talking about idle or trivial chatter.
- Describing the act of talking rapidly and incessantly. - Referring to a lively and animated conversation. - Talking about casual and informal talk.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve verbal communication.
- 2Both can refer to casual or informal talk.
- 3Both can be used to describe excessive or unnecessary talking.
- 4Both can be used in a negative context.
What is the difference?
- 1Speed: Wittering is slower and more aimless while chatter is faster and more lively.
- 2Focus: Wittering is unfocused and rambling while chatter can be more animated and engaging.
- 3Tone: Wittering has a negative connotation and implies annoyance or boredom while chatter can be neutral or positive.
- 4Intensity: Wittering can be more monotonous and repetitive while chatter can be more varied and dynamic.
- 5Purpose: Wittering lacks a clear purpose or goal while chatter can be used to achieve a specific objective or social connection.
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Remember this!
Wittering and chatter both refer to verbal communication, but they differ in speed, focus, tone, intensity, and purpose. Wittering is slower, aimless, and negative, while chatter is faster, more lively, and neutral or positive. Wittering lacks a clear purpose or goal, while chatter can be used to achieve a specific objective or social connection.
