TALK IDLY is an expression used to describe talking without purpose or direction. GOSSIP, YACK, NATTER, GAS, GAB, CHATTER, CHIN, JABBER, YAK, and PRATE are all words that can be used to describe this type of talking. GOSSIP is a noun meaning to talk about other people's private affairs, while YACK is a verb meaning to talk in a noisy or excited manner. NATTER is a verb meaning to talk continuously and aimlessly, and GAS is a verb meaning to talk foolishly or without sense. GAB is a verb meaning to talk too much, while CHATTER is a verb meaning to talk rapidly and continuously. CHIN is a verb meaning to talk informally, JABBER is a verb meaning to talk rapidly and unintelligibly, YAK is a verb meaning to talk incessantly, and PRATE is a verb meaning to talk foolishly or at length.