chinwagging
Having a gab
Chinwagging is informal chatting or gossiping, especially at length about trivial matters.
The word evokes jaws moving up and down in easy conversation.
British in origin but understood elsewhere: We spent the afternoon chinwagging over tea.
The noun chinwag describes the conversation itself.
Informal light conversation
- natterLight, aimless conversation
- gabbingTalking at length casually
- yakkingChattering at length
- jawingProlonged idle chatter
blather · blether · yammer · yatter · confab · gabfest · schmooze · palaver
Trivial, idle chatter
- rumorUnconfirmed circulating story
- whisperingBreathy, near-silent speech
- hearsayUnverified secondhand information
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
backbiting · scuttlebutt · dirt · buzz · innuendo · speculation · juicy · scoop
Showing kindness, warmth
- chummyWarmly familiar, informal
- companionableFriendly and agreeable
- convivialSociable and cheerful
- gregariousFond of companionship
neighborly · affable · genial · warmhearted · good-natured · approachable · matey · clubbable
Informal social gathering
- get-togetherCasual social gathering
- catch-upReaching others' level
- reunionGathering after separation
- meetupInformal planned gathering
chitchat
Informal light conversation
jawing · blather · blether · yammer · yatter · confab · gabfest · schmooze · palaver · rap
tittle-tattle
Trivial, idle chatter
- rumorUnconfirmed circulating story
- whisperingBreathy, near-silent speech
- hearsayUnverified secondhand information
scandal · backbiting · scuttlebutt · dirt · buzz · innuendo · speculation · juicy · scoop · dishing
friendly
Showing kindness, warmth
- chummyWarmly familiar, informal
- companionableFriendly and agreeable
- convivialSociable and cheerful
gregarious · neighborly · affable · genial · warmhearted · good-natured · approachable · matey · clubbable · outgoing
coffee-klatch
Informal social gathering
- get-togetherCasual social gathering
- catch-upReaching others' level
- reunionGathering after separation
chinwaggingdeliberating
Carefully thinking before deciding
negotiating · debating · getting down to business · lecturing · conferring
chinwaggingsilence
Total lack of sound
keeping mum · keeping quiet · saying nothing · clamming up · muteness
chinwaggingdebate
Formal argument on issues
deliberation · summit talks · diplomatic talks · parliamentary debate · treaty negotiation
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