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."

Synonyms of chatting

Words with a similar meaning to chatting:

• talking
• conversing
• gossiping
• prattling

Antonyms of chatting

Words with the opposite meaning to chatting:

• silence
• listening

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