chat Definition

chat¹
verb

intr
chatted, chatting
1. To talk or converse in a friendly informal way.

Thesaurus: converse, talk, gossip, chew the fat (slang).

noun

1. Informal familiar talk; a friendly conversation.

Thesaurus: talk, conversation, tête-à-tête, heart-to-heart, rap session, bull session (slang), prattle, gossip, palaver.

Etymology: 16c: shortened from chatter.

Phrasal Verb: chat someone up

To speak to them flirtatiously, or with an ulterior motive.

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chat²
noun

1. Any of various songbirds belonging to several different families, and noted for their harsh chattering calls.

Etymology: 17c: imitating the sound.