ConnectWord · Ages 13-25 · In use
chalant
The made-up opposite of nonchalant: openly caring, showing interest and making an effort.
I need someone who's chalant, text me back.
For parents and educators
A healthy idea. It's a nice opening to talk about what good friendships and relationships look like.
Where it came from
Built by dropping the 'non' from nonchalant. Spread on TikTok and dating shows in 2025 and 2026 as a pushback on playing it cool.
Also heard as
chalance, be chalant