chat
verb (used without object)
to converse in a familiar or informal manner.
is chatting
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present progressiveof chat (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara is chatting away in traditional Wassoulou clothes, while Johnny Marr ambles past in an equally traditional Mancunian parka.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
One venture capitalist said visiting AI startups today is like showing up at a high-end call center—except everyone is chatting with AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
In a video shared with The Associated Press, Hill is chatting with his publicist at Knopf about anticipation and promotion for “Wellness,” which comes out this week.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 19, 2023
No one is chatting with you because you’ve got the mask on and you can’t hear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2022
Bennie is chatting, which means I have to wait to pay, because Bennie does only one thing at a time.
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
