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Chatted: meaning, definitions and examples

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chatted

 

[ ˈʧætɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal conversation

Chatted is the past tense of chat. It refers to engaging in casual or informal conversation with someone. This can take place in person or through digital means, such as messaging apps or social media. Chatted is often used to describe light-hearted discussions that do not delve into serious topics. While chatting, individuals may share personal thoughts, stories, or simply enjoy each other's company.

Synonyms

conversed, gabbled, nattered, talked

Examples of usage

  • We chatted over coffee for hours.
  • She chatted with her friends on the phone.
  • They chatted online about their weekend plans.
  • After the meeting, he chatted briefly with his colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "chatted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conversou

🇮🇳 बात की

🇩🇪 geplaudert

🇮🇩 mengobrol

🇺🇦 поговорив

🇵🇱 rozmawiał

🇯🇵 おしゃべりした

🇫🇷 discuté

🇪🇸 charló

🇹🇷 sohbet etti

🇰🇷 이야기했다

🇸🇦 تحدث

🇨🇿 pokračoval

🇸🇰 rozprával

🇨🇳 聊天了

🇸🇮 pogovarjal

🇮🇸 spjallaði

🇰🇿 сөйлесті

🇬🇪 ელაპარაკა

🇦🇿 danışdı

🇲🇽 charló

Etymology

The word 'chat' originated from the Middle English term 'chatten', which meant to chatter or to talk. Its roots can be traced back to the Old French word 'chatter', meaning to talk or to chatter incessantly. The casual nature implied in the word resonates with the informal exchanges found in everyday interactions. Over time, the use of 'chat' evolved, and by the 18th century, it had become common in English to refer to friendly conversations. The emergence of the Internet in the late 20th century popularized the term 'chat' further, leading to the creation of various chat platforms for real-time communication, which is how we often use it today.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,022, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.