chatting
ˈʧætɪŋ
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Definition of chatting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
communicationengaged in informal conversation or talk
  • The chatting group gathered in the corner.
conversing talking
2.
lively natureRarecharacterized by lively or talkative natureRare
  • She had a chatting personality that brightened the room.
garrulous talkative

Noun

1.
informal talkinformal conversation between people
  • They enjoyed some chatting over coffee.
conversing talking
2.
internetTECH.participation in a chat room or platformTECH.
  • She spends hours chatting in the forum.
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Origin of chatting

English, chat (talk) + -ing (action)

Terms with chatting included in their meaning

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craft meetup
social gathering for sewing and chatting
community play
internet-based games emphasizing chatting and teamwork with other players
chatting
engaged in continuous conversation
BBMabbr.
abr: BlackBerry Messenger
messaging app used on BlackBerry phones for chatting
workplace
employee who spends time chatting in hallways
casual chat
chatting or gossiping casually
PSNabbr.
abr: PlayStation Network
online service for playing games and chatting on PlayStation
casual chat
chatting casually without serious intent

Examples of chatting in a sentence

  • She joined the chatting colleagues during the coffee break.
  • His chatting demeanor made him popular at parties.
  • The chatting group gathered in the corner of the room.
  • Chatting with old friends is always fun.
  • The chatting lasted for hours.
  • Chatting in the group chat kept her entertained for hours.

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  1. French:en conversation, bavardage, ...
  2. German:plaudernd, Plauderei, ...
  3. Italian:chiacchierante, conversazione informale, ...
  4. Spanish:conversador, charla, ...
  5. Portuguese:conversador, bate-papo, ...
  6. Chinese:聊天的, 聊天, ...
  7. Japanese:おしゃべりしている, おしゃべり, ...
  8. Arabic:دَرْدَشِي, دَرْدَشَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשׂוֹחֵחַ, פִּטְפּוּט, ...
  10. Russian:болтающий, болтовня, ...
  11. Ukrainian:балакучий, розмова, ...
  12. Hindi:बतियाता, गपशप, ...
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Definition of chat - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
informal talkengage in informal conversation with someone
  • They like to chat over coffee every morning.
converse talk
2.
online communicationTECH.exchange messages in real time onlineTECH.
  • We often chat on social media after school.
message text

Noun

1.
communicationinformal conversation or talk
  • We had a nice chat over coffee yesterday.
conversation gossip talk
2.
online messagesTECH.exchange of messages in an internet chatroomTECH.
  • They met in a chat during the live stream.
messaging
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Images of chat

  • chat: small Old World songbird with a chattering call
    small Old World songbird with a chattering call
  • chat: mining waste from lead and zinc mines
    mining waste from lead and zinc mines

Expressions with chat

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engage in casual conversation
We can chat away while we wait for the bus.
talk to someone in a friendly or flirtatious way
He tried to chat up the new girl at the party.
casual conversation near a fireplace
They enjoyed a warm fireside chat on a cold winter evening.
moving or working at full speed
The team was flat chat to meet the deadline.
group of people communicating online
She joined a chat group to discuss her favorite books.
online space for real-time typed communication
We met in a chat room last night.

Origin of chat

Middle English, chatten (to chatter)

Examples of chat in a sentence

  • They chatted about their weekend plans.
  • They chat online every evening.
  • We chat through the app during work breaks.
  • We had a brief chat before the meeting.
  • A chat with friends can be relaxing.
  • The chat was lively with participants from around the world.

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  1. French:discuter, discussion, ...
  2. German:plaudern, Plauderei, ...
  3. Italian:chiacchierare, chiacchierata, ...
  4. Spanish:charlar, charla, ...
  5. Portuguese:conversar, bate-papo, ...
  6. Chinese:聊天, 谈话, ...
  7. Japanese:おしゃべりをする, 雑談, ...
  8. Arabic:دَرْدَشَ, دَرْدَشَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשׂוֹחֵחַ, שִׂיחָה, ...
  10. Russian:болтать, болтовня, ...
  11. Ukrainian:балакати, розмова, ...
  12. Hindi:बातें करना, बातचीत, ...

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