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chan

chan

1 8.2
A short name for an online chat channel
  • noun
  • /tʃæn/
  • UK
translation icon : canal
  • You're right; it's posted on a number of message boards, some of which mention 99chan as the source, but none link directly to the original.

And that specifically happened through what was happening in the Chans on Q Anon.

Examples

  • Cowboysally, chan-style boards are anonymous.

    Blog text (29)

  • Many users prefer to communicate anonymously on the chan dedicated to video games.

  • You have helped me as well as you could on the chan, and I thank you a lot for this.

    Blog text (19)

  • That's pretty standard for the chans, I believe.

    Blog text (29)

  • I also didn't mention you or Metafilter in my comment, as I was talking about internet forums in general and the chans in particular.

    Blog text (29)

  • She often shares funny memes on the popular chan that discusses TV shows.

  • There are many memes circulating on the various chans, especially about recent events.

Synonyms

hangout
vschan
  • Informal
45 3.6

A place people often go to spend time with friends

is an informal abbreviation used mainly for online discussion groups
chat room
vschan
  • Texting
43 3.0

An online place where people talk in real time about a topic

is an informal abbreviation used to name these platforms
chatroom
vschan
  • Texting
7 3.0

An online place where people talk with each other right now about a topic

is an informal abbreviation used to name these online discussion spaces

Surface Forms

chan singular
chans plural

Etymology

Chan as an informal name comes from the English word channel, which means a place for communication. So an online 'chan' is simply a short name for a chat room or discussion space.