shortchat

noun

UK /ˈʃɔːt.tʃæt/

US /ˈʃɔːrt.tʃæt/

A short talk with someone.

I had a shortchat with my teacher before class.

SYNONYMS

brief talk quick chat short conversation little talk

RELATED WORDS

chat conversation message talk discussion

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small messaging app feature for sending quick notes.

She sent me a shortchat to say she was running late.

3. A brief online conversation in a game or forum.

We had a shortchat in the game lobby before playing.

4. A quick spoken greeting between friends.

A shortchat at the door was all we had time for.