Chitchat

/ˈʧɪtˌʧæt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Casual conversation or light talk.

They engaged in some chitchat while waiting for the meeting to start.

Informal or trivial conversation.

The chitchat at the party revolved around weekend plans and movie releases.

Light or superficial talk.

She enjoys a bit of chitchat with her neighbors during their morning walks.

verb

To engage in casual or informal conversation.

They chitchatted about their favorite books over coffee.

To talk casually or informally.

After the presentation, everyone chitchatted happily.

Origin unknown, likely formed from reduplication.

chitchat over coffee

Engaging in light conversation while having coffee.

chit-chat session

A period of casual conversation.

a little chitchat

A brief informal conversation.

gossip

Casual or unconstrained conversation about others.

talk

A conversation or discussion.

banter

Playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.

Chit: A brief note or message.

I left a chit for him to call me.

Chatty: Fond of chatting.

She's very chatty and loves to chitchat.