"chatter ring" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: chatter rings [plural]
Etymology: From the rattling noise that the beads make as they spin on the ring. Head templates: {{en-noun}} chatter ring (plural chatter rings)
  1. A toy that consists of a metal ring with beads strung on it, played by spinning the beads while keeping the ring turning. Wikipedia link: chatter ring
    Sense id: en-chatter_ring-en-noun-CS0rZlXi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "2017 May 13, John Lewis, “Latest craze in toys concern for schools”, in Otago Daily Times",
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