chat up

verb

chatted up; chatting up; chats up

informal

: to talk informally with (someone, such as someone one is attracted to)

He tried to chat up a girl at the dance.

Examples of chat up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Smullen, who represents parts of the district in the state Assembly, is running a traditional campaign, chatting up voters at volunteer firehouses and community events. —Michael Hill, Fortune, 12 June 2026

His paella has become a beloved tradition—an excuse to gather with friends, chat up strangers, maybe sip a glass of wine. —Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026

In addition, my pal Ralphie Aversa attended the NYC premiere of the show, chatting up Hauser about being recognized in public and Bening about filming on location in Texas. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 May 2026

To find someone to mix margaritas at your house party, contact the Columbia Bartending Agency or chat up your favorite local bartender or server. —The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for chat up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup