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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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
On her daytime talk show on Monday, Jan. 13, the actress and television personality chatted with SZA, and the pair bonded over inspiring one another, their relationships and more.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Based on user chats, ChatGPT may also suggest tasks, although users will have the option to accept or decline them.
—Rishi Kant, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Verb
At the funeral, her husband and Trump were seated next to each other and chatted and laughed together despite the history of political animosity between them.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
On her daytime talk show on Monday, Jan. 13, the actress and television personality chatted with SZA, and the pair bonded over inspiring one another, their relationships and more.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
Before practice on Wednesday morning, Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube pulled Max Domi aside for a chat.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Based on user chats, ChatGPT may also suggest tasks, although users will have the option to accept or decline them.
—Rishi Kant, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Chat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chat. Accessed 20 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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