Meaning & Definition of word "Gab"
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Gab
/ɡæb/
noun:
- 1. A chat or conversation, especially light and informal talk.
- Example: They spent the afternoon having a gab over coffee.
- 2. A style of talking that is loose or superficial.
- Example: The movie was filled with a lot of gab, leaving little room for a deeper story.
verb:
- 1. To talk excessively or in a silly manner.
- Example: She loves to gab about the latest gossip in town.
- 2. To talk or chat, especially in a casual or informal manner.
- Example: They gabbled on about their weekend plans.
Etymology
Origin unknown, possibly from dialectal or informal English.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gab fest:
A lively or animated conversation among a group.
gab away:
To talk freely or at length, often without concern for the topic.
Related Words
gabbler:
A person who talks rapidly and incoherently.
gabbled:
Talked quickly in a confused way.
Slang Meanings of gab
Meaning: Chatty or talkative person.
Example Sentence: She's such a gab, she can't keep a secret!
Meaning: To speak casually with no serious intent.
Example Sentence: We were just gabbing about the latest movies.