gabbed
/ɡæbd/
VERB
1. Talking excessively or casually
To talk a great deal, often in a casual, informal, or continuous manner, especially about unimportant or everyday subjects.
1.1. Casual and friendly conversation
Used when people talk informally and comfortably with friends, acquaintances, or other people, usually sharing everyday thoughts and experiences.
Synonyms
- chatted
- conversed
- talked
- schmoozed
- shmoozed
- chewed the fat
- chewed the rag
- shot the breeze
- visited
- chinned
- yakked
- yacked
- nattered
Antonyms
- kept silent
- remained quiet
- ignored
Examples
- She gabbed on the phone for hours with her best friend.
- Despite the serious topic, they gabbed and laughed during the meeting.
- The girls gabbed excitedly about their weekend plans.
Related Words
- conversation
- discussion
- small talk
- socializing
- 交流
- companionship
1.2. Excessive and trivial talking
Used when someone talks at length, often about insignificant matters, without much purpose or consideration for the listener.
Synonyms
- chattered
- prattled
- prated
- jabbered
- yammered
- yapped
- babbled
- ran on
- talked a blue streak
- gabbled
- pattered
- blabbed
Antonyms
- remained silent
- stopped talking
- listened
Examples
- He gabbed endlessly about his favorite television shows.
- The children gabbed excitedly throughout the long journey.
- She gabbed about trivial matters instead of concentrating on her work.
Related Words
1.3. Talking about gossip and other people's affairs
Used when people engage in informal conversations involving rumors, personal information, or details about other people's lives.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- kept confidences
- remained discreet
- kept quiet
Examples
- As they waited in line, they gabbed about the latest gossip.
- The neighbors gabbed about the unexpected changes in their community.
Related Words
1.4. Rapid or incoherent speech
Used when someone speaks rapidly, excitedly, or continuously, sometimes in a confused or difficult-to-understand manner.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- articulated clearly
- spoke distinctly
- remained silent
Examples
- The nervous witness gabbed rapidly when asked to explain what had happened.
- The excited children gabbed so quickly that their parents could barely understand them.
Related Words
- rapid speech
- babbling
- muttering
- stammering
- stuttering
- incoherence
VERB
2. Speaking falsely or exaggerating
To speak dishonestly, exaggerate information, or make misleading statements, sometimes in a joking or playful manner.
2.1. Lying and misleading others
Used when someone makes false or misleading statements, exaggerates facts, or speaks in a way intended to deceive or give an inaccurate impression.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- told the truth
- spoke honestly
- was truthful
- confessed
Examples
- He gabbed about his achievements, exaggerating his role in the project.
- The salesman gabbed about the product's capabilities to impress potential customers.
Related Words
- deception
- dishonesty
- falsehood
- fabrication
- misrepresentation
- pretense