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Chatty vs Informal - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between chatty and informal

is that chatty is of a person, chatting a lot or fond of chatting while informal is not formal or ceremonious.

chatty

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (informal) Of a person, chatting a lot or fond of chatting.
  • (informal) Of a text or speech, expressed in a conversational style.
  • (WWI slang) Infested with chats, ie, lice
  • Synonyms

    * See also

    informal

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not formal or ceremonious.
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  • Not in accord with the usual regulations.
  • Suited for everyday use.
  • (of language) Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.
  • (gardening) Not organized; not structured or planned.
  • Synonyms

    * (not formal or ceremonious) casual * (not in accord with the usual regulations) unofficial * (suited for everyday use) casual * colloquial

    Antonyms

    * formal

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