interruption; teasing remark; heckling
Used for light-hearted or annoying interjections during a conversation, performance, or activity. Often appears in the phrase 茶々を入れる (to interrupt with a teasing remark).
See also: 茶々を入れる
Please stop interrupting his story with teasing remarks.
The meeting didn't progress because people kept making interruptions.
Katakana spelling, often used for emphasis or in casual writing.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 茶々.
The origin is uncertain. It may be related to the sound of clapping or light tapping, suggesting a quick, playful interruption.