Chat: meaning, definitions and examples

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chat

[ tʃæt ]

^{Context #1}

online communication

A conversation between two or more people taking place over the internet, typically in real time.

Synonyms

conversation, discussion, talk

Examples of usage

I had a chat with my friend on the messaging app.
Let's have a quick chat about the project updates.

^{Context #2}

casual conversation

To engage in informal conversation.

Synonyms

converse, gossip, talk

Examples of usage

We chatted about the weather.
I enjoy chatting with my colleagues during breaks.

Translations

Translations of the word "chat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bate-papo

🇮🇳 चैट

🇩🇪 Chat

🇮🇩 obrolan

🇺🇦 чат

🇵🇱 czat

🇯🇵 チャット

🇫🇷 chat

🇪🇸 chat

🇹🇷 sohbet

🇰🇷 채팅 (chaeting)

🇸🇦 دردشة

🇨🇿 chat

🇸🇰 chat

🇨🇳 聊天 (liáotiān)

🇸🇮 klepet

🇮🇸 spjall

🇰🇿 чат

🇬🇪 ჩეთი

🇦🇿 söhbət

🇲🇽 chat

Word origin

The word 'chat' originated from the Middle English word 'chatten', which meant 'to talk, converse' in a light, familiar manner. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in online communication to describe informal conversations over the internet.

See also: chatter, chattiness, chatting, chatty, chitchat.