Snapchat

[ snap-chat ]

Digital Technology, Trademark.

1. a brand name for an image messaging service and application, through which users can share images that may be private and temporary or public and stored for retrieval.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Snapchat¹

First recorded in 2011; snap ( def ) + chat ( def )

Example Sentences

“I felt really scared to be honest,” says James, describing an incident on Snapchat that left him questioning whether it was safe to go to school.

From BBC

James says that since quitting Snapchat he’s found himself spending more time outside with friends.

From BBC

James - not his real name - first joined Snapchat when he was 10, after a classmate suggested everyone in their friendship group get the app.

From BBC

A group representing the interests of tech companies such as Meta, Snapchat and X in Australia has dismissed the ban as “a 20th Century response to 21st Century challenges”.

From BBC

He continued to message her on Snapchat and WhatsApp and repeatedly referred to her as “sexy,” “sugar lips” and “my wee charm” despite her asking him to stop.

From BBC