How to Pronounce "chat up"
expression
ˈtʃæt/ /ˈəp
CHAT-up
tʃˈæt/ /ˈʌp
CHAT-up
Definition
To talk to someone, usually in a friendly or flirtatious way, to show romantic interest or attract them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃæt/ /ˈəp
British English
tʃˈæt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAT-up
UK
CHAT-up
Listen in Context
He tried to chat up the waitress at the café.
Do you often chat up strangers at parties?
She doesn't like it when people chat up her.
He told me the worst chat up line I've ever heard.