chat

1. to converse in a familiar or informal manner.

   Synonyms: visit, gossip, chitchat, talk

2. Digital Technology. to participate with one or more people, through the internet, in a real-time conversation, typically as a series of short text exchanges in a specific application, as instant messaging, or by using images, voice, video, or some combination of these:

   The kids were able to chat with their grandma online.

   Join our online community to chat about TV shows.

1. an informal conversation:

   We had a pleasant chat.

   Synonyms: visit, gossip, chitchat, talk

2. Digital Technology. a real-time conversation between two or more people over the internet or another computer network: instant messaging, chat room.

   Join our free video chat. Have a live chat with one of our customer service representatives.

3. any of several small Old World thrushes, especially of the genus Saxicola, having a chattering cry.
4. yellow-breasted chat.

1. Digital Technology. noting or relating to an online chat:

   a chat session.

verb phrase

1. Chiefly British.
   1. to talk flirtatiously with.
   2. to talk to in a friendly, open way.

1. (especially in Bordeaux wines) Château.