To witter on is to talk in a long-winded way, for a long time, about things that are not very important.
This expression is informal British English.
Examples of use:
1. I wish you would stop wittering on while I'm trying to do my homework!
2. My new neighbour is lovely but she does witter on sometimes.
3. I was so nervous at my job interview that I wittered on about all sorts of nonsense. I don't think I'll get the job!
4. Her work colleague wittered on for so long that she fell asleep!
| infinitive |
witter on |
| present simple |
witter on and witters on |
| -ing form |
wittering on |
| past simple |
wittered on |
| past participle |
wittered on |
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