Synonyms of confab

confab 1 of 2

noun

ˈkän-ˌfab 

1

as in discussion

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue

we had a little confab about the merits of the plan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discussion
• debate
• consultation
• consult
• conference
• talk
• meeting
• conversation
• dialogue
• deliberation
• symposium
• parley
• argumentation
• palaver
• confabulation
• argument
• colloquy
• back-and-forth
• give-and-take
• counsel
• seminar
• roundtable
• council
• consultancy
• forum
• argy-bargy
• discourse
• chat
• talkathon
• negotiation
• chat room
• disquisition
• bargaining
• bull session
• rap
• skull session
• words
• pourparler

2

as in chat

friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this

after the requisite confab, we got down to business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chat
• chatter
• talk
• gabfest
• chitchat
• schmooze
• conference
• gossip
• small talk
• gab
• symposium
• palaver
• confabulation
• tête-à-tête
• jaw
• debate
• natter
• chin-wag
• discourse
• table talk
• causerie
• patter
• dialogue
• jangle
• cackle
• chin music
• rap
• exchange
• parley
• backchat
• colloquy
• give-and-take
• yak
• happy talk
• yammer
• yap
• cross talk

confab

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verb

as in to consult

to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem

the members of the condo board have been confabbing about the security problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consult
• confer
• discuss
• talk
• parley
• counsel
• confabulate
• treat
• advise
• debate
• argue
• deliberate
• talk over
• moot
• dispute
• palaver
• bat (around)
• ventilate
• bandy
• guide
• rehash
• suggest
• chew over
• coach
• recommend
• hash (over)
• refer (to)
• tutor
• kick around
• direct

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of confab

Noun

Not since 1982, when Democrats last held a midterm confab, has either party met this way during the off-year elections. — Zak Hudak, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and the Democratic National Committee announced Friday counterprogramming plans to the GOP’s two-day confab. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026

Verb

Add to that the expectation that DC will be a ghost town from October to the second week of November for the pivotal election, and many Republicans will be in Texas the rest of this week for the GOP midterms confab. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

So, while Rue and Maddy are confabbing over milkshakes in a diner, Alamo sends Rue off for a drive with his two toughs, G (Marshawn Lynch) and the icy Bishop (Darrell Britt-Gibson). — Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 May 2026