confab

con·fab

noun \ˈkän-ˌfab, kən-ˈ\

Definition of CONFAB

1

: chat 1

2

: discussion, conference

— con·fab \kən-ˈfab, ˈkän-ˌ\ intransitive verb

Examples of CONFAB

1. <we had a little confab about the merits of the plan>
2. <after the requisite confab, we got down to business>

First Known Use of CONFAB

1701

Related to CONFAB

Synonyms: argument, argumentation, argy-bargy [chiefly British], back-and-forth, colloquy, discussion, confabulation, conference, consult, consultation, council, counsel, debate, deliberation, dialogue (also dialog), give-and-take, palaver, parley, talk

Related Words: bull session, chat room, forum, meeting, powwow, roundtable, seminar, skull session (also skull practice), symposium, talkathon; chat, conversation, rap, words; discourse, disquisition; bargaining, consultancy, negotiation, pourparler

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Rhymes with CONFAB

Ahab, backstab, baobab, Cantab, Moab, prefab, Punjab, Rajab, rehab, she-crab, smack-dab