Chinwag

/ˈtʃɪnwæɡ/ noun

A long, friendly conversation or chat; informal gossip or friendly talk.

British slang from the 1890s, combining 'chin' (jaw) and 'wag' (to move back and forth). The image is of jaws moving continuously during talking, humorously suggesting endless chatter.

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