What it means
To yatter means to chatter on and on, usually about nowt worth hearing. It’s that constant, slightly whingy blether that fills the room and has everyone wishing for peace. In Scots speech it can be said fondly about a mate who never stops talking, or as a proper dig at somebody who just will not shut up.
Usage examples
"My uncle was yattering in the pub about the neighbours’ bins again, and I’m sat there like aye, right enough, just sip my pint."
"The pair behind us yattered through the whole film about a wedding none of us were invited to."
"She'll yatter on for an hour about the weather if you let her get started."
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