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

The full results from the company’s final-stage trial are expected to be the star of the show at the annual confab of cancer doctors in Chicago this weekend. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 29 May 2026

Bieber was a headliner at WNDR, entertainment executive Jeffrey Katzenberg’s invitation-only confab at the Rosewood Miramar in Montecito last week. — Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026

Verb

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

This has made Saudi Arabia’s annual investment confab a venue to both deploy cash globally and lure investors to the country, and officials at FII are touting that the latter effort is bearing fruit. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025