chat up

UK
/tʃæt ʌp/
US
/tʃæt ʌp/

Translations

chat upverb
chatted up
Past Simple
chatted up
Past Participle
chatting up
Gerund
UK
/tʃæt ʌp/
US
/tʃæt ʌp/
draguerFamilier ; implique souvent une intention de flirt.
He tried to chat up the new colleague at the office party.
Il a essayé de draguer la nouvelle collègue à la fête du bureau.
Additional translations
faire la cour àPlus soutenu ; peut être employé dans un contexte galant.

Definitions

chat upverb
To engage someone in conversation, often with the intent of flirting or gaining their interest.
He tried to chat up the new colleague at the office party.