chatted

Had a talk

Chatted is the past tense of chat, meaning to talk in a light, informal way: We chatted for a while after the meeting.

Online, chatted often refers to text-based conversation: I chatted with her on Discord last night.

sensename

talked

Communicated verbally

gabbed · yakked · prattled · gossiped · visited · bantered · exchanged · corresponded · communicated · dialogued

gossip

rumor

Unconfirmed circulating story

tittle-tattle · innuendo · buzz · speculation · backbiting · dirt · scoop · blabber · tales · grapevine

online

messaged

Sent written communication electronically

  • textedSent phone message
  • DMedSent private online note
  • pingedSent brief electronic query

typed · emojis · WhatsApp · Discord · Slack · Messenger · Snapchat · Telegram · Skyped · replied

friendly

warmly

With affection shown

cordially · sociably · informally · lightheartedly · comfortably · easygoing · relaxed · neighborly · chummy · genially

Opposites
formality of communication

chattedlectured

Spoke formally to instruct

orated · sermonized · pontificated · declaimed · speechified

directionality of communication

chattedlectured

Spoke formally to instruct

monologued · preached · harangued · ranted · soliloquized

presence vs. absence of communication

chattedsaid nothing

kept quiet · clammed up · ignored · stonewalled · withdrew

Phrases
Family

chatty, chatter, chatting, chattering, chatterbox, chattered, chatterer, chatterers

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G