Chat about: meaning, definitions and examples
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chat about
[ tʃæt əˈbaʊt ]
informal conversation
To engage in informal conversation with someone, typically making small talk or discussing various topics.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| chat about |
Used for informal and friendly conversations about light topics.
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| talk |
A general word for speaking, which can be used for both informal and formal conversations.
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| converse |
Used in more formal or intellectual discussions, often when exchanging ideas or opinions.
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| discuss |
Used for talking about serious topics, usually for reaching a decision or understanding something better.
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Examples of usage
- I love to chat about books with my friends.
- She chatted about her weekend plans with her coworkers.
- Let's chat about the latest movies over lunch.
- We chatted about our favorite TV shows for hours.
- I enjoy chatting about music with like-minded people.
Translations
Translations of the word "chat about" in other languages:
🇵🇹 conversar sobre
🇮🇳 के बारे में बात करना
🇩🇪 über etwas plaudern
🇮🇩 membicarakan tentang
🇺🇦 розмовляти про
🇵🇱 rozmawiać o
🇯🇵 について話す
🇫🇷 parler de
🇪🇸 hablar sobre
🇹🇷 hakkında konuşmak
🇰🇷 에 대해 이야기하다
🇸🇦 التحدث عن
🇨🇿 mluvit o
🇸🇰 hovoriť o
🇨🇳 讨论
🇸🇮 pogovarjati se o
🇮🇸 ræða um
🇰🇿 туралы әңгімелесу
🇬🇪 საუბარი
🇦🇿 haqqında danışmaq
🇲🇽 hablar sobre
Etymology
The word 'chat' originated in the mid-15th century and is believed to be of imitative origin, representing the sound of idle talk or chatter. Over time, 'chat' has evolved to encompass informal conversations, typically between friends or acquaintances. In the age of technology, 'chat' has also come to refer to online communication through messaging apps or social media platforms.