chitchat
Americannoun
verb (used without object)
noun
verb
Other Word Forms
- chitchatty adjective
Etymology
Origin of chitchat
First recorded in 1700–10; gradational compound based on chat
Example Sentences
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The next two hours were filled with chitchat between sets: Nicole’s end-of-school-year frenzy, Rich’s musician thoughts about those sweet drum riffs and where we should all go to grab a bite after.
From Los Angeles Times
“Say, Faucet old chap, come join me in my study for a cigar. Too much chitchat going on in here, what?”
From Literature
That attitude persisted as he was escorted to the table, made chitchat with the owner, and ordered his food.
From Literature
The next two hours were filled with chitchat in between sets: Nicole’s end-of-school-year frenzy, Rich’s musician thoughts about those sweet drum riffs and where we should all go to grab a bite after.
From Los Angeles Times
Why spend energy on casual chitchat when Viv was always ready to dive deep?
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