Chat up

verb

To talk to someone in a friendly way because you are attracted to them or want a relationship with them.

He spent the whole night chatting up various women at the bar.
Visual representation of "chat up" - To talk to someone in a friendly way because you are attracted to them or want a relationship with them

Often appears as...

  • chat up someone
  • chat up line

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To talk to someone in order to persuade them or gain their trust.

The salesperson chatted up the potential customer for several minutes.
Visual representation of "chat up" - To talk to someone in order to persuade them or gain their trust

Often appears as...

  • chat up a customer
  • chat up tactic
verb

To talk to someone in a friendly way because you are attracted to them or want a relationship with them.

He spent the whole night chatting up various women at the bar.
Visual representation of "chat up" - To talk to someone in a friendly way because you are attracted to them or want a relationship with them

Often appears as...

  • chat up someone
  • chat up line

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To talk to someone in order to persuade them or gain their trust.

The salesperson chatted up the potential customer for several minutes.
Visual representation of "chat up" - To talk to someone in order to persuade them or gain their trust

Often appears as...

  • chat up a customer
  • chat up tactic
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "chat up"
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Casual Flirting

Used in casual, often light-hearted contexts, where the intent is to show romantic interest.

Illustration for Casual Flirting
At the cafe, he tried to chat up someone he found attractive.
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Socially Risky

It can be seen as intrusive or unwelcome, depending on the recipient's perspective.

Illustration for Socially Risky
He didn't realize his attempt to chat up the barista was making her uncomfortable.
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Cultural Nuance

Acceptance varies by culture; some may find it charming, others disrespectful.

Illustration for Cultural Nuance
While visiting Spain, he was surprised at how common it was to chat up strangers.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Flirting

Used in casual, often light-hearted contexts, where the intent is to show romantic interest.

Illustration for Casual Flirting
At the cafe, he tried to chat up someone he found attractive.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Socially Risky

It can be seen as intrusive or unwelcome, depending on the recipient's perspective.

Illustration for Socially Risky
He didn't realize his attempt to chat up the barista was making her uncomfortable.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Nuance

Acceptance varies by culture; some may find it charming, others disrespectful.

Illustration for Cultural Nuance
While visiting Spain, he was surprised at how common it was to chat up strangers.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Flirting

Used in casual, often light-hearted contexts, where the intent is to show romantic interest.

Illustration for Casual Flirting
At the cafe, he tried to chat up someone he found attractive.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Socially Risky

It can be seen as intrusive or unwelcome, depending on the recipient's perspective.

Illustration for Socially Risky
He didn't realize his attempt to chat up the barista was making her uncomfortable.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Nuance

Acceptance varies by culture; some may find it charming, others disrespectful.

Illustration for Cultural Nuance
While visiting Spain, he was surprised at how common it was to chat up strangers.
Visual representation of the word "Chat up"

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