chew the fat

phrase

variants or less commonly chew the rag
Synonyms of chew the fatnext
: to make friendly familiar conversation : chat

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In the mornings, a contingency of locals pile in with newspapers to chew the fat over espresso and croissants. — Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2024

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First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chew the fat was in 1804

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“Chew the fat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chew%20the%20fat. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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