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chat (c̸hat)

intransitive verb chatted chat′·ted, chatting 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
chat 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

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chat Synonyms

chat

v.

converse, prattle, chatter; see talk 1.


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chat Usage Examples

Object

  • room: To try out the video chat room now simply click here.

Preposition: over

  • coffee: Our meetings consist of either a speaker, slide show or demonstration of some craft etc followed by a chat over coffee.

Adjective modifier

  • informal: There will also be an opportunity for an informal chat with Alan over refreshments!

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.
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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

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