noun
General Slang
Chinwag
/ˈtʃɪnwæɡ/ · noun · informal
A good long natter — a relaxed, gossipy chat.
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Definitions
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A catch-up between people who haven't spoken in a while.
“Long overdue for a chinwag, fancy a coffee?”
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As a verb, to chat away at length.
“They were chinwagging for hours on the doorstep.”
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A friendly, often gossipy conversation.
“We had a proper chinwag over a cuppa.”
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Chinwag In A Sentence
Met my old mate for a chinwag, three hours flew by.
Less chinwag, more work, we've got a deadline!
Nothing beats a good chinwag with your nan.
Origin & Usage
British slang from the image of your chin 'wagging' as you talk. In use since the 19th century, with the modern jokey tone fully established by the 20th.
People Also Ask
What does chinwag mean?
It means a relaxed, often gossipy chat — 'having a chinwag' is enjoying a good natter.
Is chinwag old-fashioned?
It's a bit folksy and playful, but still used affectionately, especially among older speakers and in casual settings.
What's the difference between chinwag and natter?
They're nearly identical — both mean a long, casual chat, with chinwag sounding slightly more jokey.
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