Confabbed: meaning, definitions and examples
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confabbed
[ kənˈfæbd ]
informal talk
Confabbed is an informal verb that means to talk casually or chat with someone. This usually implies a friendly or relaxed atmosphere where conversation flows easily between participants. The word is often used in a light-hearted context, suggesting that the discussion is not serious and may involve gossip or storytelling. It can refer to brief exchanges or longer conversations, depending on the situation. Use of the term can denote a sense of familiarity or camaraderie among the conversationalists.
Synonyms
chatted, conversed, discussed, gabbled.
Examples of usage
- We confabbed over coffee.
- He confabbed with his friends at the bar.
- They confabbed about old times after the reunion.
Translations
Translations of the word "confabbed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 conversou
🇮🇳 बातचीत की
🇩🇪 unterhalten
🇮🇩 berbicara
🇺🇦 поговорили
🇵🇱 rozmawiali
🇯🇵 おしゃべりした
🇫🇷 discuté
🇪🇸 charlaron
🇹🇷 sohbet ettiler
🇰🇷 이야기했다
🇸🇦 تحدثوا
🇨🇿 povídali si
🇸🇰 rozprávali sa
🇨🇳 聊天了
🇸🇮 pogovarjali so se
🇮🇸 spjallaði
🇰🇿 сөйлесті
🇬🇪 საუბარი ჰქონდათ
🇦🇿 müzakirə etdilər
🇲🇽 charlaron
Etymology
The word 'confab' originates from the Latin term 'confabulari', which means 'to talk together'. This Latin word combines the prefix 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'fabulari', which means 'to talk or speak'. The usage of 'confab' emerged in English in the early to mid-20th century, capturing the essence of informal conversation. Initially, it was more commonly used within literary circles but gradually found its way into everyday language, particularly in American English. The connotation surrounding 'confab' remains light-hearted and informal, often reserved for situations where friends or acquaintances are engaging in simple, relaxed dialogue.