chats up

A form of chat up — To talk to (someone) in a friendly, open, or casual manner, sometimes also in a charming or affected manner, usually to curry favor, and sometimes flirtatiously with the intention of establishing a romantic or sexual encounter or relationship with that person.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of chat up
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