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chat¹ Definition

chat (c̸hat)

intransitive verb chat′·ted, chat′·ting

  1. to talk or converse in a light, easy, informal manner
  2. Comput. to hold an electronic conversation by exchanging typed messages: the messages appear on each participant's computer screen as they are typed

Etymology: < chatter

noun

  1. small talk; chitchat a letter filled with chat about books
  2. an easy, informal talk or conversation
  3. any of various passerine birds with a chattering call
  4. ☆ any of several songbirds of various families characterized by a chattering song; esp., a yellow-breasted wood warbler (Icteria virens) of North America

chat¹ Idioms

chat up

Chiefly Brit., Informal to chat with, often, specif., in a flirtatious or seductive way

chat² Definition

chat (c̸hat)

noun

  1. an ament or catkin, as of a willow
  2. a samara, as of a maple
  3. a spike, as of plantain

Etymology: Fr < LL cattus, cat

chat Synonyms

chat

v.

converse, prattle, chatter; see talk 1.

chat Usage Examples

Object

  • room: To try out the video chat room now simply click here.
  • forum: Share holiday snaps and experiences in the online photo gallery and chat forum.
  • session: Students can use the notepad to make notes about training and paste information from chat sessions to print and save for future reference.
  • transcript: Chat Transcript This document is a pdf you will need adobe acrobat to open it - download it here.
  • host: Synopsis: Is British television chat show host David Matthews covering up for his emigrant son who fled from Australia with his young daughter?
  • show: Marin will play the father Henry, whose sun Luis hosts a chat show from a studio behind their house.

Preposition: on

  • msn: Interests - Volunteering, gallivanting and chatting on msn.

Preposition: over

  • coffee: Our meetings consist of either a speaker, slide show or demonstration of some craft etc followed by a chat over coffee.
  • pint: Sometimes they may even know each other ( the media is a relatively small community ) and have a chat over a pint.

Adjective modifier

  • informal: There will also be an opportunity for an informal chat with Alan over refreshments!
  • one-to-one: Email our lifeline service for a confidential one-to-one chat or phone our lifeline service on 0845 345 0707.
  • real-time: Communication between tutors and students is facilitated via discussion boards, real-time chat and email functions.
  • cozy: I explained why, in my judgment, the way forward was not to have " cozy chats " with the new bishop.
  • confidential: Email our lifeline service for a confidential one-to-one chat or phone our lifeline service on 0845 345 0707.
  • on-line: We will also be including a forum hosted by 'The Fishing Warehouse ' where you will be able to have on-line chats.

Modifies a noun

  • room: Once the course has begun, I urge them to make use of the chat room, thus promoting interaction among students.

Modifying Another Word

  • informally: The teacher circulates and is able to chat informally to the pupils.

Noun used with modifier

  • chit: Chit Chat Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:46 am Subject: Anyone in Crete?

Preposition: with

  • friend: Join a Public Table and chat with new friends, while you play.

Preposition: for

  • while: He told her his name was Tallen and they chatted for a while.
chat Quotes

Ibet you if Ihad met himand had a chat with him,Iwould have found him a very interesting and human fellow, for I never yet met a man that I didn't like.

—Rogers,Will

I do wish we could chat longer but I'm having an old friend for dinner.

—Tally,Ted