chat
verb (used without object)
to converse in a familiar or informal manner.
has been chatting
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present perfect progressiveof chat (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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She speaks Spanish, and has been chatting with the Dominican rapper Tokischa about possibly working together.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2023
Brentford: The invariably interesting Thomas Frank has been chatting to the ladies and gentlemen of the Fourth Estate on the eve of his Brentford side’s visit to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace tomorrow.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 20, 2021
Radio 1 Newsbeat has been chatting to sustainable bloggers for tips on easy changes we can make to help reduce our impact.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2021
Echohawk volunteer Tony Monroe, a Ballard resident who coaches track, has been chatting with voters for months, encouraging them to consider someone who’s never held office before.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2021
I'm sure you fellows obey orders on parade none the less promptly and readily because the colonel has been chatting with you in the mess-room half an hour before.
From Jack Archer by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
