词组 | chat |
释义 | chat 1. noun 1 a vocabulary, style or manner of speech or writing UK, 1968. 2 a talent for glibly persuasive speech; the gift of the gab UK, 1968. 3 a thing, an article, an object UK, 1906. 4 the vagina. French chat (cat), thus PUSSY UK, 1937. 5 an old man, usually a vagrant, deadbeat and alcoholic, or otherwise degraded. Especially in prison use AUSTRALIA, 1950. 6 a louse. Prison usage AUSTRALIA, 1812 2. verb 1 to talk persuasively to someone as a strategy for seduction; to flirt. Also 'chat up' UK, 1898. 2 to reveal a secret JAMAICA, 2003.► chat stupidness; chat foolishnessto talk nonsense ANGUILLA, 1996 chat up 1. chat up sb • chat sb up BrE informal to talk to someone who you feel sexually attracted to and try to persuade them to start a sexual relationship with you: We found Doug in the bar, trying to chat up a waitress. He said I had nice eyes, and I thought he was trying to chat me up.■ SIMILAR TO: hit on AmE spoken informal2. chat up sb • chat sb up AmE informal to talk with someone in a friendly way, especially when you want them to help you or give you something: Malone will chat up anyone who walks into his store. Gwen felt obligated to chat her boss up after work. chat (someone) up1. To engage someone in lighthearted banter or casual conversation. I love chatting up tourists visiting our city, it gives you such diverse and interesting perspectives! 2. To engage in flirtatious conversation with someone, usually in pursuit of romantic or sexual purposes. I was chatting up this cute guy at the bar last night and managed to get his phone number! I hate when people chat me up in bars. I just want to have a nice time out with my friends! flat chat1. adjective Very busy; preoccupied with many different things at once. Sometimes hyphenated. Primarily heard in Australia. Sorry I couldn't make it to lunch today, I've been flat chat with the kids all day. I've been so flat-chat at work that I barely have time to see my kids anymore. 2. adverb At the greatest possible speed, efficiency, or power. Sometimes hyphenated. Primarily heard in Australia. We drove that car flat chat out of town. The whole team is working flat-chat to get this project finished and perfect. chatbotA computer program that is able to interact with users and simulate human conservation. Is there any way for me to talk to an actual human, instead of a chatbot? chat about (someone or something)To talk about something, often casually or informally. Oh, you're not interrupting, we're just chatting about our kids—come on in! Do you have a minute to chat about this issue in the code? chitchat1. verb To talk in an idle or casual manner. We're just chitchatting, come on in. 2. noun An instance of idle or casual chatter. We're just having a chitchat, come on in. chat about someone or somethingto talk idly or informally about someone or something. We need to chat about Molly. I want to chat about your expenditures a little. chat up1. Talk flirtatiously to, as in Leave it to Charlie to chat up the girls. This usage is mostly but not entirely British. [Late 1800s] 2. Engage in light, friendly talk, as in He was soon chatting up all the board members. [Mid-1900s] chat upv. 1. To engage someone in light, casual talk, especially in order to gain his or her favor: The salesperson chatted us up for an hour before we finally decided to buy something. I chatted up the director, hoping to get a part in the film. 2. To talk amorously to someone, usually without serious intentions; flirt with someone: Many people go to the bar just to chat up the attractive bartenders. By their false smiles, we could tell they were coming over to chat us up. chitchat(ˈtʃɪt tʃæt)1. n. talk; idle talk. That’s enough chitchat. Please get to work. 2. n. a short, friendly conversation. I’d like to have a little chitchat with you when you have time. |
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