chat away
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To keep talking in a friendly and informal way to each other.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Opening the carriage door, I was confronted with a carriageful of people dressed to the nines, all chatting away, some holding empty champagne glasses.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “chat away” mean?
To keep talking in a friendly and informal way to each other.
Is “chat away” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.