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
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Drive had an opportunity to chat with Sara Erichsen Susnjar, Volvo’s Senior Design Manager for Color, Materials & Finish.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Their solution, VetEvince, went beyond simple automation or AI chat assistants.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The two of them sit and chat quite calmy, while not a single police officer even attempts first aid while waiting for medics to arrive.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Drive had an opportunity to chat with Sara Erichsen Susnjar, Volvo’s Senior Design Manager for Color, Materials & Finish.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Inara Camp, Agafay Desert, Morocco For the nomadic people of North Africa, precious tea leaves were both a commodity and part of a simple ceremony that underpinned friendly chats and business deals.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Their solution, VetEvince, went beyond simple automation or AI chat assistants.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Chat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chat. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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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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