chit-chat

Definitions of chit-chat

1. noun

   light informal conversation for social occasions
   synonyms: causerie, chin wag, chin wagging, chin-wag, chin-wagging, chit chat, chitchat, gab, gabfest, gossip, small talk, tittle-tattle

   type of:

   chat, confab, confabulation, schmoose, schmooze

   an informal conversation
2. verb

   talk socially without exchanging too much information
   synonyms: chaffer, chat, chatter, chew the fat, chitchat, claver, confab, confabulate, gossip, jaw, natter, shoot the breeze, visit

   types:

   jawbone, schmoose, schmooze, shmoose, shmooze

   talk idly or casually and in a friendly way

   type of:

   converse, discourse

   carry on a conversation