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chittering

/tʃɪtərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does chittering mean?

verb

The sound of small animals, especially mice, making a high-pitched noise, or the sound of something moving quickly and making a high-pitched noise.

Example

"The chittering of the mice in the walls was loud enough to be heard in the next room."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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