Snapchat

American

[snap-chat] / ˈsnæpˌtʃæt /

Digital Technology, Trademark.

a brand name for an image messaging service and application, through which users can share images that may be private and temporary or public and stored for retrieval.

Etymology

Origin of Snapchat

First recorded in 2011; snap ( def. ) + chat ( def. )

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Snapchat

He took questions on Snapchat and replied with no filter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Did investigators identify and follow up with individuals who appeared in or had access to relevant Snapchat communications?

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026

This aspect mirrors a frightening contemporary pattern reflected in the Cornell case, in which an alleged Snapchat thread from the Chi Phi house is presented as evidence.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

He noted that Snap offers tools through its Family Center feature, which currently enables parents to track aspects of how their teens are using Snapchat.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

“Actually...no. He’s not the Facebook type. More of a Snapchat or texting guy.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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