Synonyms of chitchat

chitchat

noun

ˈchit-ˌchat 

as in chat

friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this

a bit of chitchat over lunch with people we hadn't seen in a while

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chat
• chatter
• talk
• gossip
• gabfest
• gab
• natter
• schmooze
• tête-à-tête
• small talk
• chin-wag
• table talk
• palaver
• jaw
• confab
• confabulation
• patter
• causerie
• dialogue
• chin music
• debate
• discourse
• jangle
• cackle
• rap
• backchat
• conference
• exchange
• symposium
• colloquy
• parley
• yak
• give-and-take
• yammer
• happy talk
• yap
• cross talk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chitchat

Earle’s got a new reality show brewing with Netflix, so Cooper could make an appearance to chitchat. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026

Houston’s Mission Control arranged the cosmic chitchat between the four lunar travelers and the space station’s three NASA and one French residents. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026

Just search The Outside Podcast on YouTube to enjoy these chitchats with your eyes as well as your ears. — Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026

Pull up a seat at Hinokizaka’s bar and let the resident sushi master serve you the freshest catch with a side of charming chitchat. — Brandon Presser, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026

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