Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chew-the-fat
idiom
/tʃuː ðə fæt/
Definition
To engage in casual or idle conversation, often about trivial matters.
Examples
- After work, we like to chew the fat over coffee.
- He spent the afternoon chewing the fat with his neighbors.
Meaning
The phrase ‘chew the fat’ refers to spending time chatting or talking informally with someone, typically about light-hearted topics.
Synonyms
- chat
- gossip
- talk
- discuss
- have a chinwag
