chattering class

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chat′tering class′, 

1. well-educated members of the upper-middle or upper class who freely express esp. liberal opinions or judgments on current issues and events.

• 1980–85

chat′tering class′, 

1. well-educated members of the upper-middle or upper class who freely express esp. liberal opinions or judgments on current issues and events.

• 1980–85