chatted; chatting
2
a
: to talk in an informal or familiar manner
b
: to take part in an online discussion in a chat room
chiefly British
: to talk to
especially
: to talk lightly, glibly, or flirtatiously with
—often used with up
1
: idle small talk : chatter
2
: light informal or familiar talk
especially
: conversation
3
[imitative]
: any of several songbirds (as of the genera Cercomela, Granatellus, or Icteria)
4
: online discussion in a chat room
also
: an instance of such discussion
participate in computer chats
Synonyms
Examples of chat in a Sentence
Verb
We chatted about our plans for the summer.
called him up to chat
She stayed up all night chatting with her friends online.
Noun
We enjoyed a chat over coffee.
software used for e-mail and chat
Recent Examples on the Web
Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
On the 11th floor, employees and council members chatted quietly in the hallways as the demonstration went on.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
The pair had chatted for a special episode of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums podcast a few years ago.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
While other players stretched for Wednesday’s workout, Stone chatted on the side with new 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Mercurio also participated in an online group chat with other ISIS supporters, according to court documents.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
While chatting with Vogue and British Vogue for a joint cover issue, the 27-year-old offered a rare glimpse into her usually private romance with Holland by recalling a trip to Paris in fall 2022, when the couple’s plans to explore the Louvre were nearly derailed by the museum’s crowd.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024
Freshman point guard Isaiah Collier, who has yet to announce his decision for next season, attended Friday’s news conference and chatted with the coach afterward.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
If, despite your efforts, pain persists, don't ignore it—chat with your doctor to check for underlying causes.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
Many of the BBSes were standard tech-nerd fare—chats where users would discuss pirating software or gossip about buzzy new product releases.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
In that case, Instagram also will display a message encouraging users not to feel pressure to respond, with an option to block the sender and report the chat.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Below, the lead of Loot chats with THR about playing and dressing the part of a billionaire, what the series has taught her about being a producer, and working with longtime friend Ana Gasteyer in season two.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
The group chat featured heavily in Ms. Taylor’s Business Insider article.
—Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Silvio and Stephan Marsan allegedly sent racist, homophobic and antisemitic memes and messages in group chats with a number of Brandy Melville employees.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Cast members are also available to answer questions in staffed virtual chats.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
More than 25 years after the record, the group actively participate in a group chat, sharing Texas high school track news and more.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
Verb
The pair held hands and quietly chatted with each other on the carpet, and at one point, Bloom reached out to adjust Perry's dress.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
On the 11th floor, employees and council members chatted quietly in the hallways as the demonstration went on.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
The pair had chatted for a special episode of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums podcast a few years ago.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
While other players stretched for Wednesday’s workout, Stone chatted on the side with new 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Mercurio also participated in an online group chat with other ISIS supporters, according to court documents.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
While chatting with Vogue and British Vogue for a joint cover issue, the 27-year-old offered a rare glimpse into her usually private romance with Holland by recalling a trip to Paris in fall 2022, when the couple’s plans to explore the Louvre were nearly derailed by the museum’s crowd.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024
Freshman point guard Isaiah Collier, who has yet to announce his decision for next season, attended Friday’s news conference and chatted with the coach afterward.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
If, despite your efforts, pain persists, don't ignore it—chat with your doctor to check for underlying causes.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Noun
Her verses are often sprawling and hyper-specific, like leaked messages from a group chat of close friends.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
Many of the BBSes were standard tech-nerd fare—chats where users would discuss pirating software or gossip about buzzy new product releases.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
In that case, Instagram also will display a message encouraging users not to feel pressure to respond, with an option to block the sender and report the chat.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Below, the lead of Loot chats with THR about playing and dressing the part of a billionaire, what the series has taught her about being a producer, and working with longtime friend Ana Gasteyer in season two.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
The group chat featured heavily in Ms. Taylor’s Business Insider article.
—Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Silvio and Stephan Marsan allegedly sent racist, homophobic and antisemitic memes and messages in group chats with a number of Brandy Melville employees.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Cast members are also available to answer questions in staffed virtual chats.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
More than 25 years after the record, the group actively participate in a group chat, sharing Texas high school track news and more.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Chat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chat. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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chat
1 of 2 verb
chatted; chatting
1
: to talk in a friendly manner about things that are not serious
2
: to take part in an online discussion in a chat room
chat
2 of 2 noun1
: a light friendly conversation
2
: a talk held over the Internet by people using a chat room
3
: any of several songbirds with a chattering call
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