English · Word Candidate

Snapchat

/ˈsnæp.t͡ʃæt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Snapchats · Snapchatting · Snapchatted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A user account on Snapchat.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A visual message sent through the Snapchat application.

Noun

Examples

“I just got out of the shower,” I explained. Will pointed down, asking playfully, “Pics or it didn't happen.” “No pics,” I snorted. “No Snapchats, no video. Sorry.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To send a message on Snapchat.

Verb

Examples

She Snapchatted me all the details from the hairdresser, including a selfie of her crying when the job was totally done.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Snapchat” mean?

A user account on Snapchat.

Is “Snapchat” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.