chitchat
Americannoun
verb (used without object)
noun
verb
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Present
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chitchatsimple
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chitchatssimple
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have chitchattedperfect
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has chitchattedperfect
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am chitchattingprogressive
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are chitchattingprogressive
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is chitchattingprogressive
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have been chitchattingperfect progressive
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has been chitchattingperfect progressive
Past
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chitchattedsimple
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had chitchattedperfect
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was chitchattingprogressive
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were chitchattingprogressive
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had been chitchattingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of chitchat
First recorded in 1700–10; gradational compound based on chat
Example Sentences
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Chitchat with ChatGPT or its successors may push learners a little further, encouraging them to active pursuits such as writing or speaking sentences rather than doing repetitive exercises.
From Slate • Jul. 25, 2023
Chitchat gave way to dancing, and they shared their first kiss as Springsteen howled about believing in a promised land.
From Washington Post • Aug. 16, 2018
Chitchat is kept to a minimum, and participants go right to work.
From Time Magazine Archive
Chitchat piled them up, and then Brightbill swung his big foot and the acorns went flying.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
But Chitchat was as good a listener as she was a talker.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
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