chit-chat
Pronunciation
/tʃˈɪttʃˈæt/
British pronunciation
/tʃˈɪttʃˈat/
chit chat
chitchat

Definition & Meaning of "chit-chat"in English

Chit-chat
01

casual, light, and often trivial conversation, typically about non-essential topics

chit-chat definition and meaning
InformalInformal
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Examples
We had some chitchat while waiting for the train to arrive.
The party was full of chit chat, with everyone catching up on each other's lives.
02

(prison) inmate-administered corporal punishment

SlangSlang
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Examples
He received chit-chat for breaking the cell rules.
The new inmate was warned about getting chit-chat.
to chit-chat
01

talk socially without exchanging too much information

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