chatting (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
Definition
Engaging in informal, friendly conversation.
Examples
They spent the entire afternoon chatting about their weekend plans.
I saw her chatting with a new colleague by the water cooler.
Instead of working, he was caught chatting on the phone with his girlfriend.
How to Use chatting
- chat about (something) (prepositional phrase)
- To talk informally about a particular topic. — "We often chat about current events during our lunch break."
- chat with (someone) (prepositional phrase)
- To have an informal conversation with a person. — "She enjoys chatting with her neighbors in the garden."
- chat away (phrasal verb)
- To talk continuously and informally for a period of time. — "The children were chatting away happily in the back seat of the car."
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