Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
irc
noun
/aɪːˌɑːrˈsiː/
Definition
IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat, a protocol that allows people to communicate in real-time over the internet through text-based messages.
Examples
- “I used to spend a lot of time on IRC chatting with friends after school.”
- “Many online communities host their discussions on IRC channels.”
Meaning
It is primarily used for group communication in discussion forums called channels, as well as for private messaging.
Synonyms
- chat room
- messaging platform
- text chat
