\ ˈgab
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gabbed; gabbing
Definition of gab
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to talk in a rapid or thoughtless manner : chatter
gab
noun (1)Definition of gab (Entry 2 of 3)
: talk
especially
: idle talk
gab
noun (2)Definition of gab (Entry 3 of 3)
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Synonyms for gab
Synonyms: Verb
- babble,
- blab,
- cackle,
- chaffer
- [British],
- chat,
- chatter,
- chin
- [slang],
- converse,
- gabble,
- gas,
- jabber,
- jaw,
- kibitz
- (also kibbitz),
- natter,
- palaver,
- patter,
- prate,
- prattle,
- rap,
- rattle,
- run on,
- schmooze
- (or shmooze),
- talk,
- twitter,
- visit
Synonyms: Noun (1)
- backchat,
- cackle,
- causerie,
- chat,
- chatter,
- chin music,
- chin-wag
- [slang],
- chitchat,
- confab,
- confabulation,
- gabfest,
- gossip,
- jangle,
- jaw,
- natter
- [chiefly British],
- palaver,
- patter,
- rap,
- schmooze,
- small talk,
- table talk,
- talk,
- tête-à-tête
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gab
verb
English Language Learners Definition of gab
informal
: to talk a lot in an informal way usually about things that are not important or serious
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gab
verb
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gabbed; gabbing
Kids Definition of gab
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to talk in a relaxed way about unimportant things : chat
gab
nounKids Definition of gab (Entry 2 of 2)
: talk about unimportant things
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The first known use of gab was in 1761
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