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Definitions of chat up words

phrasal verb chat up If you chat someone up, usually someone you do not know very well, you talk to them in a friendly way because you are sexually attracted to them. 3
verb chat up to talk flirtatiously to (a person), esp with the intention of seducing him or her 3
verb chat up to talk persuasively to (a person), esp with an ulterior motive 3
noun chat up to chat with, often, specif., in a flirtatious or seductive way 3
verb without object chat up to converse in a familiar or informal manner. 1
verb without object chat up Digital Technology. to participate with one or more people, through the Internet, in a real-time conversation, typically as a series of short text exchanges in a specific application, as instant messaging, or by using images, voice, video, or some combination of these: The kids were able to chat with their grandma online. Join our online community to chat about TV shows. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English; short for chatter

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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flirt — to court triflingly or act amorously without serious intentions; play at love; coquet.