chitchat Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun light informal conversation for social occasions
   chin wag; chit-chat; chin-wagging; causerie; chin-wag; small talk; gabfest; chin wagging; chit chat; tittle-tattle; gossip; gab.
   
2. verb talk socially without exchanging too much information
   shoot the breeze; chit-chat; chew the fat; confab; jaw; claver; visit; chaffer; chat; natter; gossip; chatter; confabulate.
   
   • the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze

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