Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chit chat

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.00 in modern English

Syllables: chit chat
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of chit-chat.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

Alternative spelling of chit-chat.

Example Sentences

"On these matters of chit chat occurring, Mary always came forward with ready assistance, so far as her recollection or reading enabled her; for, when Isabella had said, "that was before I was born, I believe," a blank shadow seemed to spread over the fine countenance of her husband, and he would fall into a fit of silent musing, indicating disappointment, or ennui."

Usage

Inflected Forms

chit chats (plural) chit chats (present, singular) chit chatting (participle, present) chit chatted (participle, past) chit chatted (past)

Synonyms

chitchat chit-chat small talk gab gabfest gossip tittle-tattle chin wag chin-wag chin wagging chin-wagging causerie

Questions

What does chit chat mean?: Alternative spelling of chit-chat.

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