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 Emarginata or Myrmecocichla)
4
: online discussion in a chat room
also
: an instance of such discussion
participate in computer chats
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
Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Notably, as Eric and Carol were chatting to Sara, BBC Studios was re-jigging its APAC division in order to bring Australia and Asia under one roof.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 15 Nov. 2025
In a brief red carpet chat at the world premiere of Hulu’s Ryan Murphy creation, Remar dished on all of the above.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Here, Fairchild Studio sits down with Carole Forestier-Kasapi, director of high-end watchmaking and movements strategy at TAG Heuer, to chat about the latest watchmaking innovations and releases, the brand’s evolution alongside historical moments and more.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Notably, as Eric and Carol were chatting to Sara, BBC Studios was re-jigging its APAC division in order to bring Australia and Asia under one roof.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
Recently leaked chats from Young Republican leaders suggest the same.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 15 Nov. 2025
In a brief red carpet chat at the world premiere of Hulu’s Ryan Murphy creation, Remar dished on all of the above.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Chat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chat. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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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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