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This is a fascinating comment. But it is about Dutch right? So it's not really about English. Please move to a comment.
– Mitch
Commented May 29, 2015 at 11:38
@Mitch The second paragraph wasn't specifically about Dutch, as I've experienced the exact same usage in English. But I can see how you construe the entire answer to be focusing on Dutch (which isn't the case). Will rephrase to make it clearer.
– Flater
Commented May 29, 2015 at 12:08
Etymology Online claims Portuguese.
– Hot Licks
Commented May 29, 2015 at 12:35
I've never heard it used to mean an "informal chat" in English and didn't know about the historical meaning OP refers to. I've only heard it in the "bit of a fuss" sense, which I have heard many times.
– James World
Commented May 30, 2015 at 20:22

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