gabs
/ɡæbz/
VERB
1. Talking casually or excessively
To talk freely, casually, or at length, often about everyday matters, personal experiences, or unimportant subjects.
1.1. Casual and friendly conversation
Used when people talk informally and comfortably, sharing everyday news, personal experiences, or opinions with friends and acquaintances.
Synonyms
- chats
- chatters
- converses
- chaffers
- chews the fat
- chews the rag
- chins
- discusses
- shoots the breeze
- visits
- schmoozes
- shmoozes
- yacks
- yaks
Examples
- The colleagues exchanged quick gabs about the latest office gossip.
- The friends shared whispered gabs during the movie.
Related Words
- conversation
- small talk
- socializing
- chitchat
- banter
- discussion
- friendly exchange
1.2. Excessive or trivial talking
Used when someone talks continuously or at length about unimportant subjects, often rambling or producing more conversation than necessary.
Synonyms
- babbles
- gabbles
- jabbers
- natters
- palavers
- prates
- prattles
- runs on
- talks a blue streak
- yammers
- yaps
- twitters
- patters
- rattles
Antonyms
- remains silent
- keeps quiet
Examples
- In the bustling marketplace, vendors engaged in rapid gabs to attract customers.
Related Words
VERB
2. Lying or exaggerating
To speak falsely, exaggerate information, or make misleading statements, sometimes in a joking or playful manner.
2.1. Joking and exaggerating
Used when someone makes exaggerated or untrue statements in a playful or joking manner rather than intending serious deception.
Synonyms
- blabs
- blows smoke
Antonyms
- tells the truth
- speaks honestly
Examples
- He was only gabbing when he claimed to have met every famous actor in Hollywood.
Related Words
2.2. Speaking falsely or deceptively
Used when someone communicates information that is untrue or misleading, whether through deliberate lying or false claims.
Synonyms
- blabs
- blows smoke
Antonyms
- tells the truth
- speaks honestly
- is truthful
Examples
- He gabs about his achievements, exaggerating what he has actually accomplished.
Related Words
- lying
- deception
- dishonesty
- fabrication
- misrepresentation
NOUN
3. Idle chatter
Informal or trivial conversation, especially talk that has little practical importance or purpose.
3.1. Casual and trivial conversation
Used to describe informal exchanges of words, casual remarks, or conversations about everyday matters.
Synonyms
- chatter
- chat
- conversation
- small talk
- chitchat
Examples
- The room was filled with casual gabs before the meeting began.
Related Words
- gossip
- banter
- socializing
- idle talk
- discussion