chat away
B1 informal intransitive
In simple words
To keep talking happily with someone for a long time.
Literal meaning: To chat continuously — the 'away' adds the sense of sustained, ongoing activity.
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To talk continuously and in a relaxed, friendly manner for an extended period.
"The two old friends sat in the garden, chatting away for hours over a pot of tea."
2 B1 informal
Used as an invitation or permission for someone to go ahead and speak.
"If you have questions, chat away — I'm happy to answer."
Usage notes
The particle 'away' emphasizes continuity — it suggests chatting that goes on for some time without stopping. Usually used positively. Can also be used as an invitation ('chat away!' meaning 'go ahead and talk').
Commonly used with
friends hours afternoon happily merrily
Forms
Base
chat away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
chats away
he/she/it
Past simple
chated away
yesterday
Past participle
chated away
have + pp
-ing form
chating away
continuous
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