Gab

/ɡæb/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A chat or conversation, especially light and informal talk.

They spent the afternoon having a gab over coffee.

A style of talking that is loose or superficial.

The movie was filled with a lot of gab, leaving little room for a deeper story.

verb

To talk excessively or in a silly manner.

She loves to gab about the latest gossip in town.

To talk or chat, especially in a casual or informal manner.

They gabbled on about their weekend plans.

Origin unknown, possibly from dialectal or informal English.

gab fest

A lively or animated conversation among a group.

gab away

To talk freely or at length, often without concern for the topic.

gabbler

A person who talks rapidly and incoherently.

gabbled

Talked quickly in a confused way.

Chatty or talkative person.

She's such a gab, she can't keep a secret!

To speak casually with no serious intent.

We were just gabbing about the latest movies.