- present participle of chitchat.
chitchatting
Example Sentences
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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
We at The Times have been working remotely throughout the pandemic, and we miss chitchatting with coworkers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2021
“Still here? Ayanna and the others are leaving for the Golden Crescent and the Story Box. They need you! Have you two been chitchatting the whole time?”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
