gabbing
/ˈɡæb.ɪŋ/
VERB
1. Talking or chatting excessively
To talk or chatter a great deal, usually about trivial, everyday, or unimportant subjects.
1.1. Casual and friendly conversation
Used when people engage in relaxed, informal conversation, sharing news, thoughts, or everyday experiences with friends and acquaintances.
Synonyms
- chatting
- conversing
- talking
- chewing the fat
- chewing the rag
- chinning
- schmoozing
- shmoozing
- shooting the breeze
- visiting
- nattering
- yacking
- yakking
Antonyms
- being quiet
Examples
- She spent the afternoon gabbing with her friends at the cafe.
- While waiting for the bus, they were happily gabbing about their weekend plans.
Related Words
- conversation
- small talk
- socializing
- chitchat
- companionship
- discussion
1.2. Chattering about trivial matters
Used when someone talks continuously or excessively about unimportant subjects, often without a clear purpose or meaningful contribution to a conversation.
Synonyms
- babbling
- blabbering
- blathering
- chattering
- jabbering
- prating
- prattling
- running on
- talking a blue streak
- yammering
- yapping
- pattering
- gabbling
Antonyms
- being quiet
Examples
- Instead of working, they were busy gabbing in the break room.
- The students were caught gabbing in the back of the classroom during the lecture.
Related Words
- verbosity
- rambling
- idle talk
- loquaciousness
- monologue
- garrulousness
- nonsense
1.3. Gossiping and discussing other people's affairs
Used when people talk informally about other people's personal lives, share rumors, or exchange news and private information.
Synonyms
- gossiping
- gossiping
- tattling
- kibbitzing
- kibitzing
- palavering
Antonyms
- being quiet
Examples
- The neighbors were caught gabbing over the fence about the new neighbors.
Related Words
- gossip
- rumors
- hearsay
- tittle-tattling
- secrets
- whispering
1.4. Rapid or incoherent talking
Used when someone speaks quickly, excitedly, or in a continuous stream of words that may be difficult to follow or understand.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- being quiet
Examples
- The excited children were gabbing so quickly that their parents could barely understand them.
Related Words
- muttering
- mumbling
- gibbering
- stammering
- stuttering
- incoherent speech
VERB
2. Lying or exaggerating
To speak falsely, tell lies in a joking or playful manner, or exaggerate information in a way that gives an inaccurate impression.
2.1. Making false or exaggerated statements
Used when someone makes untrue statements, exaggerates facts, or speaks misleadingly, sometimes in jest rather than with serious intent to deceive.
Synonyms
- blowing smoke
Related Words
- lying
- exaggeration
- falsehood
- deception
- fabrication
- dishonesty