chit´-chat´ter

chit´-chat´ter
chit-chat «CHIHT CHAT», noun, verb, -chat|ted, -chat|ting.
–n.
1. friendly, informal talk; chat: »

This age group, I found by chit-chat…is not exclusively preoccupied with dating (Atlantic).

–v.i.
to engage in chit-chat: »

She soon becomes adept at ordering meals and chit-chatting at parties (Harper's).

[reduplication of chat]
chit´-chat´ter, noun.

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