1. talking in a friendly, informal way
Usage: present participle of chat

1. informal conversation or talk
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• We were chatting about our weekend plans.
• She enjoys chatting with her neighbors over coffee.
• The students were chatting quietly before class started.
• I spent the evening chatting online with friends.
• Their chatting could be heard from the next room.
• The constant chatting made it hard to concentrate.