noun Uncommon

chatting

CHA-tihng

Chatting (noun) means casual, friendly conversation. Example: “After some chatting, they got down to business.”

noun

Casual, friendly conversation.

"After some chatting, they got down to business."

"We spent the afternoon chatting over coffee."

How to Use Chatting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEasy, informal talk — in person or, today, often over text or messaging apps.

Word Forms

chattings plural

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Rhymes for chatting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “chatting” mean?

The word “chatting” means casual, friendly conversation. In plain terms, easy, informal talk — in person or, today, often over text or messaging apps.

How do you pronounce “chatting”?

“Chatting” is pronounced CHA-tihng (/ˈt͡ʃætɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “chatting” in a sentence?

Here is “chatting” used in a sentence: “After some chatting, they got down to business.”

What part of speech is “chatting”?

“Chatting” is a noun.

Is “chatting” a common word?

“Chatting” is an uncommon word in modern English.