† ˈsnatter,v.Obs.rare. [ad.Du.snateren (so in MDu., MLG., and MHG.) or LG.snat(t)ern (G. schnattern, Sw.snattra), of imitative origin.] intr. To chatter. 1647Hexham i. (Birds), The Pie snatters, den Exter snattert.1662R. Mathew Unl. Alch. 189 Many will be angry and snatter at it.