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chit-chat

/ˈtʃɪt.tʃæt/

2 entries

noun

A2formalcommon/ˈtʃɪt.tʃæt/

uncountable

A noun referring to light, informal conversation or small talk, typically exchanged in social settings.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее легкий, неформальный разговор или светскую беседу, обычно происходящую в социальной обстановке.
  1. Light informal conversation A2 informal

    Casual, friendly talk about everyday matters, often used to pass time or build rapport.

    • We had some chit-chat before the meeting started.
    • She enjoys a bit of chit-chat with her neighbors over the fence.
    • The party was full of chit-chat and laughter.

    🇷🇺Болтовня

    Synonyms: banterchatchatterconversationgossipjabbernatterprattlesmall talktalk

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verb

B1formalcommon/ˈtʃɪt ˌtʃæt/

A verb used to describe engaging in casual, informal, or light conversation.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для описания участия в непринуждённом, неформальном или лёгком разговоре.
  1. Casual conversation A2 informal

    To engage in light, informal conversation about everyday topics.

    • We chit-chatted about the weather while waiting for the bus.
    • She loves to chit-chat with her colleagues during lunch.
    • They chit-chatted for hours without discussing anything important.

    🇷🇺Болтать

    Synonyms: chatconversegabgossipjawnatterschmoozetalkvisit

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