noun
- light, informal conversation about unimportant matters
Usage: informal
verb
- to engage in light, casual conversation
Usage: informal
Examples
- The neighbors enjoyed some friendly chitchat over the fence.
- We made chitchat while waiting for the meeting to start.
- She’s always ready for a bit of chitchat at the coffee shop.
- They chitchatted about the weather and weekend plans.
- The party was full of pleasant chitchat and laughter.
- I don’t have time to chitchat right now.
- The coworkers chitchatted during their lunch break.