Internet Relay Chat

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Internet Relay Chat

proper noun IRC

Internet A protocol for instant communication via the Internet. Users connect to a network and join channels (chat rooms) where they can converse in typed text with other participants.

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@misc{internet_relay_chat_2026,
  title = {Internet Relay Chat},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/internet%20relay%20chat},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}