Synonyms of confab

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noun

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
• talk
• meeting
• conference
• conversation
• deliberation
• dialogue
• parley
• argumentation
• palaver
• confabulation
• symposium
• colloquy
• argument
• roundtable
• seminar
• counsel
• council
• consultancy
• dialog
• argy-bargy
• discourse
• give-and-take
• chat
• back-and-forth
• forum
• talkathon
• negotiation
• disquisition
• chat room
• bull session
• bargaining
• rap
• skull session
• skull practice
• 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
• conference
• chitchat
• schmooze
• symposium
• gossip
• tête-à-tête
• palaver
• confabulation
• gab
• small talk
• debate
• discourse
• natter
• chin-wag
• jaw
• table talk
• dialogue
• causerie
• patter
• cackle
• jangle
• chin music
• rap
• parley
• exchange
• colloquy
• backchat
• dialog
• yak
• yammer
• happy talk
• yap
• crosstalk
• yack
• give-and-take

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