chit-chat
Example Sentences
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There was no news, no public chit-chat, nothing that would give rise to such a big move, but there it was.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2026
Sebastian said: "Just normal chit-chat really. He did mention that he tried to call me at one point."
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
But Greene and her army of two other people have backed off for now, having secured a few hours of chit-chat time with Johnson as an acceptable alternative to a botched execution.
From Slate ● May 8, 2024
They might be exhausted from the day’s activities but the chit-chat — and snacks — flow merrily.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2023
Matthias, realizing that this was no time for idle chit-chat, promptly shouted out in a loud, courtly manner, “O King, I come to return one of your brave young warriors!”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
