- 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
Maybe Williams, the former USC star and 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, simply didn’t feel like chitchatting after suffering his first loss as an NFL quarterback.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024
I sat at the table closest to the counter, chitchatting with the owner, until my food came out.
From Salon ● May 21, 2024
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
My aunt was too busy chitchatting with the other ladies to think about dinner.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
