1. (

• chitchat ,
• chit-chat ,
• chit_chat ,
• small_talk ,
• gab ,
• gabfest ,
• gossip ,
• tittle-tattle ,
• chin_wag ,
• chin-wag ,
• chin_wagging ,
• chin-wagging ,
• causerie

) light informal conversation for social occasions ;

1. (

• yak ,
• gab

) talk profusely; "she was yakking away about her grandchildren" ;