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noun Digital Technology.

a branch of a computer network or a software application in which participants can engage in real-time discussions about a specific topic with one another (group chat).See also chat(def 4).

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Nearby words

  1. chastisement,
  2. chastity,
  3. chastity belt,
  4. chasuble,
  5. chat,
  6. chat show,
  7. chat up,
  8. chatbot,
  9. chateau,
  10. chateau cardboard
Also chat·room [chat-room ‐roo m] /ˈtʃætˌrum ‐ˌrʊm/
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Culture definitions for chat room

chat room

A service provided by certain ISPs that allows a group of people to communicate with each other by typing at their keyboards.

Note

Chat rooms can facilitate free-flowing conversations ranging from a discussion about pop music to friendly banter.
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