CAUSERIE

chitchat, chit-chat, chit chat, small talk, gab, gabfest, gossip, tittle-tattle, chin wag, chin-wag, chin wagging, chin-wagging, causerie

(noun) light informal conversation for social occasions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

causerie (plural causeries)

An informal conversation, or casual short written article, especially on a serious topic.

Source: Wiktionary


Cause`rie", n. [F., fr. causer to chat.]

Definition: Informal talk or discussion, as about literary matters; light conversation; chat.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

2 July 2025

RESTITUTION

(noun) getting something back again; “upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing”


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