chit chat

Meanings

nounchit chat (countable and uncountable, plural chit chats)

alternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of chit-chat.
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On these matters of chit chat occurring, Mary always came forward with ready assistance, so far as her recollection or reading enabled her; for, when Isabella had said, "that was before I was born, I believe," a blank shadow seemed to spread over the fine countenance of her husband, and he would fall into a fit of silent musing, indicating disappointment, or ennui.
1842, [anonymous collaborator of Letitia Elizabeth Landon], “(please specify the page)”, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. […], volume II, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC, pages 34–35

verbchit chat (third-person singular simple present chit chats, present participle chit chatting, simple past and past participle chit chatted)

present singular third person chit chats · participle present chit chatting · participle past chit chatted · past chit chatted

nounlight informal conversation for social occasions

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