chat
verb (used without object)
to converse in a familiar or informal manner.
chatting
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present participleof chat.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Wakeful rest can include activities such as daydreaming, drawing, listening to music, or chatting with friends, which can promote learning.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
At the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington on Aug. 23, Harp sat a few rows behind Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, chatting with the president’s son Eric.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
The 27-year-old said he ended up chatting to Bullock, who was interested in the history of the train.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Clark, known for being social and outgoing, has interacted with politicians and potential investors on behalf of Amodei, chatting with them and bringing them over to meet her bookish husband at conferences and events.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
I kept my chatting to a minimum for the rest of that day, lest I drove my aunt crazy with conversation until she marched me back to the orphan asylum.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
