chatted; chatting
2
a
: to talk in an informal or familiar manner
b
: to take part in an online discussion in a chat room
chiefly British
: to talk to
especially
: to talk lightly, glibly, or flirtatiously with
—often used with up
1
: idle small talk : chatter
2
: light informal or familiar talk
especially
: conversation
3
[imitative]
: any of several songbirds (as of the genera Emarginata or Myrmecocichla)
4
: online discussion in a chat room
also
: an instance of such discussion
participate in computer chats
Synonyms
Examples of chat in a Sentence
Verb
We chatted about our plans for the summer.
called him up to chat
She stayed up all night chatting with her friends online.
Noun
We enjoyed a chat over coffee.
software used for e-mail and chat
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Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
During a December 5 episode of his podcast, Rogan discussed the toll that hunting takes on his body while chatting with guest Derek, a fitness educator behind the More Plates, More Dates website.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Connection Rituals: Create virtual spaces for informal conversations, like coffee chats or team-building activities.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Neighbors gathered in the evening to chat and share food from their gardens.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
During a December 5 episode of his podcast, Rogan discussed the toll that hunting takes on his body while chatting with guest Derek, a fitness educator behind the More Plates, More Dates website.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
But chats with director of football Kevin Thelwell and manager Sean Dyche convinced him to choose Goodison Park over other destinations.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Connection Rituals: Create virtual spaces for informal conversations, like coffee chats or team-building activities.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Chat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chat. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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chat
1 of 2 verb
chatted; chatting
1
: to talk in a friendly manner about things that are not serious
2
: to take part in an online discussion in a chat room
chat
2 of 2 noun1
: a light friendly conversation
2
: a talk held over the Internet by people using a chat room
3
: any of several songbirds with a chattering call
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