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chats

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtʃæts// UK //tʃˈæts// chats Slang

n. a friendly conversation, usually short and informal. You use this word for casual talks with friends or colleagues, not for serious meetings.

n. an informal conversation or exchange of remarks. Typically used in the plural to denote casual social interaction rather than formal discussion.


SIMPLE

We had a quick chat about the weekend.

CONTEXTUAL

She stopped by my desk for a quick chat before the meeting started.

COMPLEX

The evening dissolved into a series of comfortable chats about old memories and future plans.

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