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noun Digital Technology.

a branch of a computer network in which participants can engage in real-time discussions with one another (group chat) See also chat ( def 4 ).

Also, chat·room [chat-room, ‐roo

m] .

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Word Origin & History

chat room

by 1994, from chat + room. From the days when AOL dominated the Internet.

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Group-chat is always a great word to know.

So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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Cultural Dictionary

A service provided by certain ISPs that allows a group of people to communicate with each other by typing at their keyboards.

Note: Chat rooms can facilitate free-flowing conversations ranging from a discussion about pop music to friendly banter.

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