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Jawing: meaning, definitions and examples

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jawing

 

[ หˆjษ”ห.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

casual conversation

Jawing refers to the act of talking or chatting in an informal way. It often involves lighthearted banter or exchange of stories among friends. The term conveys a sense of casualness and social interaction rather than serious or formal discussions. People may jaw about various topics ranging from daily life to current events.

Synonyms

chatting, chit-chatting, talking

Examples of usage

  • I spent the afternoon jawing with my neighbors over coffee.
  • They were jawing away at the bar, laughing and having a good time.
  • Stop jawing and focus on your work for a moment.

Translations

Translations of the word "jawing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conversando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคคเคšเฅ€เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช reden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbicara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะปะฐะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gadanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใ—ใ‚ƒในใ‚Šใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bavarder

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ charlar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sohbet etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์•ผ๊ธฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญุฏุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bavit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozhovor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ฒ่Š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogovarjati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spjalla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™าฃะณั–ะผะตะปะตััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฃแƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผbahisษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ charlar

Etymology

The term 'jawing' comes from the word 'jaw,' which has been used since the 14th century to refer to the lower part of the face that houses the teeth. The word 'jaw' itself originates from Middle English 'jawe,' which has roots in Old French 'jaue' and ultimately from the Latin 'juga.' Over time, 'jaw' transitioned into a slang verb form 'jawing,' meaning to engage in talk or conversation. This usage likely became popular in American English in the 20th century, reflecting a casual and social way of engaging with others. The informal aspect of jawing is aligned with a cultural inclination toward storytelling and relationship-building through conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,712, 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.