confab Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an informal conversation
   schmoose; confabulation; chat; schmooze.
   
2. verb talk socially without exchanging too much information
   shoot the breeze; chit-chat; chew the fat; chitchat; jaw; claver; visit; chaffer; chat; natter; gossip; chatter; confabulate.
   
   • the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze
3. verb have a conference in order to talk something over
   consult; confer; confabulate.
   
   • We conferred about a plan of action

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