Definition of CHITTER

chitter

Meanings

Plural: chitters

Verb

  • make high-pitched sounds, as of birds
  • To make a series of high-pitched sounds; to twitter, chirp or chatter.
  • To shiver or chatter with cold.

Noun

  • Alternative form of chitterling.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English chiteren, chitren, cheteren. Ultimately onomatopoeic; compare didder and teeter as well as German zittern.

Synonyms

twitter

Scrabble Score: 12

chitter is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
chitter is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
chitter is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

chitter is a valid Words With Friends word