chinwagging

chin·wag

[chin-wag] verb, chin·wagged, chin·wag·ging, noun Slang.
verb (used without object)
1.
to chat idly; gossip.
noun
2.
an idle chat; gossiping.

Origin:
1875–80; chin + wag

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chinwag (ˈtʃɪnˌwæɡ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
informal (Brit) a chat or gossipy conversation

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Chinwagging is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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