chit-chat

noun
UK /ˈtʃɪt.tʃæt/
US /ˈtʃɪt.tʃæt/

Chit-chat is small, friendly talk about things that are not very important.

We had a quick chit-chat about the weather before the meeting started.

SYNONYMS

small talkgossipchatterbanterchat

RELATED WORDS

conversationgossipchattalkprattle

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To talk casually and informally about unimportant things.

They chit-chatted in the hallway while waiting for the bus.

3. Light, informal conversation at a social event.

The party was full of pleasant chit-chat and laughter.

4. Idle or trivial talk that spreads rumors.

Ignore the office chit-chat and focus on your work.