chat Definition
- 1an informal conversation between two or more people, in which news and ideas are exchanged
- 2talk in a friendly and informal way
Using chat: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I had a chat with my boss about the new project.
Example
We sat down and chatted for hours.
Example
Let's grab a coffee and have a chat.
Example
She chatted with her friends on the phone for hours.
chat Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for chat
- conversation
- discussion
- chitchat
- talk
- gossip
Antonyms for chat
- monologue
- soliloquy
Idioms Using chat
to talk to someone for a long time, especially in a way that is boring or annoying
Example
I had to leave the party early because Jane was chatting my ear off.
Example
She chatted away on the phone for hours.
chat someone up
to talk to someone in a way that shows that you are sexually attracted to them
Example
He tried to chat her up at the bar.
Phrases with chat
chat up
talk to someone in a way that shows that you are sexually attracted to them
Example
He tried to chat her up at the bar.
have a chat
to talk to someone in a friendly and informal way
Example
Let's have a chat over coffee.
chat show
a television or radio programme in which famous people are asked questions about themselves and their work
Example
The Ellen Show is a popular chat show in the US.
Summary: chat in Brief
The term 'chat' [tʃæt] refers to an informal conversation between two or more people, often involving the exchange of news and ideas. It can also mean to talk in a friendly and informal way. Examples include 'I had a chat with my boss about the new project,' and 'Let's grab a coffee and have a chat.' The phrase 'chat up' denotes talking to someone in a way that shows sexual attraction, while 'chat show' refers to a TV or radio program where famous people are interviewed.
