FeelingChat or gossip
Positive or neutral: a friendly, relaxed talk.
We had a long chat over chai after class.
Negative: talk about other people's private lives, often unkind.
Priya walked away when the gossip about a classmate started.
Remember: A chat can be about anything. Gossip is about someone who is not there to answer.
Short lessonFeeling & toneWords with similar meanings can carry very different feelings. Choosing well shapes how your words land.