# chatty

/ˈtʃæti/ (US) · /tʃˈæti/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/chatty
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

describing a computer program or a website that is full of unnecessary information or extra features. You use this when something is more complicated than it needs to be.

For teachers: characterised by excessive or unnecessary information, features, or complexity. Often used to describe software or web interfaces that are overly verbose or cluttered.

## Examples

- The new software is a bit chatty and hard to use.
- I prefer a simple, no-frills text editor over a chatty word processor that constantly suggests corrections.
- While the developer intended to provide a comprehensive guide, the final documentation became so chatty that it failed to address the core technical requirements of the system.

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