- present participle of chitchat.
chitchatting
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Studies have also found that chitchatting with strangers or casual acquaintances—psychologists call these “weak ties”—is good for us.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
We were chitchatting a bit about it with some other relatives before the topic changed, but I was fascinated by the ease and simplicity of this approach versus the "classic" technique.
From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2023
Instead of chitchatting while fishing for both your checkbook and a pen to write on, please just swipe a debit card or pay cash while having your money ready.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2022
At one point, engrossed in chitchatting, I barely noticed that I had clipped through a wall, skipping a section of a level altogether.
From Slate ● Apr. 19, 2021
Her bracelets jingled as the kids stopped chitchatting and took their seats.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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