1. v. & n.
--v.intr. (chatted, chatting) talk in a light familiar way.
--n.
1. informal conversation or talk.
2 an instance of this.
Phrases and idioms:
chat show Brit. a television or radio programme in which celebrities are interviewed informally. chat up Brit. colloq. chat to, esp. flirtatiously or with an ulterior motive.
Etymology: ME: shortening of CHATTER 2. n. any of various small birds with harsh calls, esp. a stonechat or whinchat or any of certain American or Australian warblers.
Etymology: prob. imit.