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chat

1

[ chat ]

verb (used without object)

, chat·ted, chat·ting.
  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.



noun

  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.

adjective

  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.

Chât.

2

abbreviation for

  1. (especially in Bordeaux wines) Château.

chat

1

/ tʃæt /

noun

  1. informal conversation or talk conducted in an easy familiar manner
  2. the exchange of messages in an internet or other network chatroom
  3. any Old World songbird of the subfamily Turdinae (thrushes, etc) having a harsh chattering cry See also stonechat whinchat
  4. any of various North American warblers, such as Icteria virens ( yellow-breasted chat )
  5. any of various Australian wrens (family Muscicapidae ) of the genus Ephthianura and other genera


verb

  1. to talk in an easy familiar way
  2. to exchange messages in a chatroom

chat

2

/ tʃæt /

noun

  1. archaic.
    a catkin, esp a willow catkin

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Other Words From

  • chatta·ble adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chat1

First recorded in 1400–50; (verb) late Middle English chatt(e); short for chatter

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chat1

C16: short for chatter

Origin of chat2

C15: from French chat cat, referring to the furry appearance

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Example Sentences

Potential customers can chat with these bots over SMS or messaging apps, and their AI will use its growing understanding of what it knows about your business to respond.

It goes some way to explaining why pay gap data from the big agency networks haven’t been readily available and why many diversity initiatives haven’t gone past fireside chats, safe rooms and all-hands meetings.

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On Games, which also sit in the chat section of the app, users are rewarded for watching ads, with extra weapons, for example.

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With curated meetings on CrunchMatch and randomized virtual meetings and chat functionality on Hopin you will not run out of opportunities to promote your business and meet your networking goals.

We’re excited to chat with this illustrious panel of experts about the evolution of esports, what sets FaZe Clan apart, and what entrepreneurs can learn from the viral growth of the organization over the years.

You have no idea how much I would have liked to be able to chat with you face to face.

He stops the monologues and we begin to chat about the script.

They also frequented online chat rooms where fellow Islamic zealots teed off with venomous rants about their hate for infidels.

No wonder video chat seems to be most popular amongst grandparents who want to see their grandchildren.

Then he sent me a text and asked if we could “chat,” and he invited me to do it.

There was a deep silence throughout the whole bivouac; some were sleeping, and those who watched were in no humour for idle chat.

Alack, I cannot sleep a wink myself, so as sorrow loves sympathy, I came to have a chat with you.

Having the reins and whip placed in your unpractised hands while coachee indulges in a glass and chat.

"Including contracts and charter," agreed the sheriff, and Scattergood continued his chat.

If the first one is in, wait till she comes down, and then chat as long as a call usually lasts.

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