Chitchat and Discourse

Chitchat

Chitchat noun - Friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this.
Usage example: a bit of chitchat over lunch with people we hadn't seen in a while
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Discourse and chitchat are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discourse" instead the word "Chitchat" as a noun or a verb.

Discourse

Discourse noun - Talking or a talk between two or more people.
Usage example: Thomas Jefferson is said to have been able to participate in knowledgeable discourse on a breathtaking array of subjects

Chitchat and discourse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chitchat" instead the word "Discourse" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: discoursed, discoursing
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