Confab: meaning, definitions and examples

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confab

 

[ หˆkษ’n.fรฆb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal conversation

A 'confab' is an informal conversation or discussion, often characterized by a casual tone. It typically involves multiple people sharing ideas, opinions, or stories, and may occur in various settings, such as gatherings or social events. The term is often used in a light-hearted context, suggesting a relaxed exchange of thoughts.

Synonyms

chat, dialogue, discussion, talk.

Examples of usage

  • We had a confab over coffee about our weekend plans.
  • The confab at the conference provided valuable insights.
  • They enjoyed a confab about the latest trends in technology.

Translations

Translations of the word "confab" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conversa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคคเคšเฅ€เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gesprรคch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perbincangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะผะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozmowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ซ‡่ฉฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conversation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ charla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sohbet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€ํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฏูŠุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konverzace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konverzรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏน่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogovor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samrรฆรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑั…ะฑะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฃแƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผzakirษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ charla

Etymology

The word 'confab' is a colloquial term primarily used in American English. It is derived from the combination of 'conference' and 'fable', suggesting a story or narrative shared among participants. The term gained popularity in the mid-20th century, reflecting an informal approach to discussions that might not fit into the formalities of meetings or symposiums. The usage aligns with the rise of more casual communication styles that became prevalent in social gatherings and casual settings. Today, 'confab' is commonly used to describe friendly chats and informal exchanges, embodying a sense of camaraderie and open dialogue among individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,687, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.