Chatter

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LampPro Tip 1/2
Background SoundPlay
Use 'chatter' to describe ongoing background noises, often created by multiple sources. SlideThe restaurant was filled with the chatter of diners.
LampPro Tip 2/2
Continuous NoisePlay
'Chatter' implies a rapid succession of sounds, not one isolated noise. SlideThe chatter of keyboards is constant in the office.