chitchat (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪtʃæt/

Definition

Friendly, informal conversation about unimportant things.

Examples

• We need to get down to business, but first, let's have a little chitchat.

• The party was great, full of laughter and chitchat.

• He's not good at small talk; he prefers deep conversations over chitchat.

How to Use chitchat

chitchat about (prepositional phrase)

To talk informally about a particular subject. — "They were chitchatting about the latest movie."

chitchat with (prepositional phrase)

To have an informal conversation with someone. — "She loves to chitchat with her neighbors."

Synonyms of chitchat

Words with a similar meaning to chitchat:

• small talk
• banter
• gossip
• prattle

Antonyms of chitchat

Words with the opposite meaning to chitchat:

• serious discussion
• debate

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