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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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
One history chat app let users chat with simulated historical figures, including Hitler and Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels.
—Steven Stalinsky, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 21 June 2025
In an initial ruling in March, Boasberg ordered administration officials to preserve any records from the chat dated March 11 to March 15.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 20 June 2025
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Verb
As that rare thing, a young female naturist happy to chat on camera, Saoirse Newhouse has been in demand with the press at the opening ceremony.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
One history chat app let users chat with simulated historical figures, including Hitler and Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels.
—Steven Stalinsky, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Noun
The investigation has since expanded to include Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Signal group chat that included members of his family.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 21 June 2025
In an initial ruling in March, Boasberg ordered administration officials to preserve any records from the chat dated March 11 to March 15.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 20 June 2025
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“Chat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chat. Accessed 25 Jun. 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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