as in chat
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
a tireless practitioner of chin-wag, she makes every other talker seem a little taciturn
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Recent Examples of chin-wag
Current campaign face Cara Delevingne could be seen having a chin-wag with fellow long-time muse of the brand, Agyness Deyn.
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Freya Drohan, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chin-wag
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Both Democrats and Republicans have denounced the chat messages and called for those responsible to step down from party positions.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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In August, the 988 line received nearly 6,700 calls and more than 2,300 texts and chats — increases of 26% and 35% from the previous year.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Now, how about that chatter about a possible WBD bid?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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Glenn's winless start through the first six games has caused chatter to begin in the media about the possibility that New York could move on from Glenn before next season.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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But as Muttaqi went about a public relations blitz in India and held talks with Indian officials, deadly clashes erupted along the Durand Line border between Pakistan and Afghanistan in recent days.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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The banks are discussing an emergency loan backed by Argentine assets, the people said, while cautioning that talks are ongoing and specific collateral is still being ironed out.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Chin-wag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chin-wag. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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