to talk or converse in a light, easy, informal manner
Comput. to hold an electronic conversation by exchanging typed messages: the messages appear on each participant's computer screen as they are typed
noun
small talk; chitchat: a letter filled with chat about books
an easy, informal talk or conversation
any of various passerine birds with a chattering call
☆ any of several songbirds of various families characterized by a chattering song; esp., a yellow-breasted wood warbler (Icteria virens) of North America
noun
an ament or catkin, as of a willow
a samara, as of a maple
a spike, as of plantain
See chat in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(chăt)
intransitive verbchat·ted, chat·ting, chats
To converse in an easy, familiar manner; talk lightly and casually.
Computer Science To participate in a synchronous exchange of remarks with one or more people over a computer network.
noun
An informal, light conversation.
Computer Science A synchronous exchange of remarks over a computer network.
Any of several birds known for their chattering call, as of the genera Saxicola or Icteria.
Phrasal Verb: chat up To engage (someone) in light, casual talk: “He would be . . . chatting up folks from Kansas”(Vanity Fair).