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Syllabification: (chat)
Pronunciation: /CHat/

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Definition of chat

verb (chats, chatting, chatted)

[no object]
  • talk in a friendly and informal way:she chatted to her mother on the phone every day
  • exchange messages online in real time with one or more simultaneous users of a computer network:I keep getting messages popping up on my screen from people wanting to chat

noun

  • an informal conversation:he dropped in for a chat the perfect place for loads of cocktails and plenty of chat
  • the online exchange of messages in real time with one or more simultaneous users of a computer network:join me for a live online chat Wednesday at 1400 hours

Phrasal Verbs

chat someone up

informal engage someone in flirtatious conversation.
talk persuasively to someone, especially with a particular motive:I chatted up the editor at the press club

Origin:

Middle English: shortening of chatter

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