chatting
verb (present participle)UK /ˈtʃæt.ɪŋ/
US /ˈtʃæt̬.ɪŋ/
Talking in a friendly, easy way with someone.
The kids were chatting happily on the bus ride home.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Exchanging messages with people online in real time.
She spent the evening chatting with friends in a group chat.
3. The act of talking in a light, informal manner.
A little chatting before the meeting helped everyone relax.
4. Flirting or being overly friendly with someone in a playful way.
He was chatting up the new girl at the party.