chatprogram
nounUK /ˈtʃætˌprəʊɡræm/
US /ˈtʃætˌproʊɡræm/
A chatprogram is a computer program that lets people type messages to each other.
My sister and I use a chatprogram to talk every evening.
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2. A small tool that helps two computers exchange short text messages.
The old chatprogram only worked on the office network.
3. A feature inside a game that lets players type to each other.
He turned off the chatprogram so strangers could not message him.
4. A program used by a help desk to answer customer questions.
The website's chatprogram connected me to a helper in one minute.