chitchat
noun
light conversation; casual talk; gossip.
chitchatting
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present participleof chitchat.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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And nothing stops passengers from loudly chitchatting with seatmates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
I sat at the table closest to the counter, chitchatting with the owner, until my food came out.
From Salon ● May 21, 2024
Instead of chitchatting while fishing for both your checkbook and a pen to write on, please just swipe a debit card or pay cash while having your money ready.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2022
At one point, engrossed in chitchatting, I barely noticed that I had clipped through a wall, skipping a section of a level altogether.
From Slate ● Apr. 19, 2021
Mr. Darling clears his throat, and everyone in the room stops chitchatting.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
