To flirt with someone; to talk to someone romantically
Chat Up
Example Sentences
"He tried to chat her up at the bar."
"She's always chatting up the boys."
Etymology & History
British phrasal verb from the mid-20th century, combining "chat" with "up" to mean engaging someone romantically through conversation.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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