noun
Uncommon
Snapchat
SNAP-chat
Snapchat (noun) means a mobile app for sending photos and videos that disappear after being viewed, launched in 2011. Example: “She uses Snapchat more than any other app.”
noun
1
A mobile app for sending photos and videos that disappear after being viewed, launched in 2011.
"She uses Snapchat more than any other app."
2
A photo or video message sent through the Snapchat app.
"He sent her a snapchat of the concert."
verb
1
To send a photo or video message via Snapchat.
"She snapchatted him a photo from the party."
How to use Snapchat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe messaging app, or a message sent through it.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Snapchats
- Third person singular
- Snapchats
- Past tense
- Snapchatted
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Etymology
A blend of snapshot and chat.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Snapchat” mean?
The word “Snapchat” means a mobile app for sending photos and videos that disappear after being viewed, launched in 2011. In plain terms, the messaging app, or a message sent through it.
How do you pronounce “Snapchat”?
“Snapchat” is pronounced SNAP-chat (/ˈsnæp.t͡ʃæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Snapchat” in a sentence?
Here is “Snapchat” used in a sentence: “She uses Snapchat more than any other app.”
What part of speech is “Snapchat”?
Depending on how it is used, “Snapchat” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “Snapchat” a common word?
“Snapchat” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Snapchat” have?
“Snapchat” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mobile app for sending photos and videos that disappear after being viewed, launched in 2011.
What is Snapchat used for?
Snapchat is a mobile app used for sending photos and videos, known as snaps, that disappear after being viewed.
Is Snapchat used as a verb?
Yes, Snapchat can be used informally as a verb meaning to send a photo or video message via the app, as in "just Snapchat me the photo."
What does "a Snapchat" mean as a noun besides the app itself?
As a noun, a Snapchat can refer to the individual photo or video message sent through the app, not just the platform itself.
