chitchat

/ˈtʃɪtʃæt/

Definitions

1. noun

casual conversation or talk, especially about unimportant or trivial matters

“The friends spent the evening engaged in chitchat over coffee.”

2. verb

to engage in casual conversation or talk, especially about unimportant or trivial matters

“They chitchatted with each other while waiting in line.”

Synonyms

  • gossip
  • idle chatter
  • palaver
  • small talk

Antonyms

  • in-depth discussion
  • serious conversation
  • substantive talk