English noun: gab | |||
1. | gab (communication) light informal conversation for social occasions | ||
Synonyms | causerie, chin wag, chin wagging, chin-wag, chin-wagging, chit chat, chit-chat, chitchat, gabfest, gossip, small talk, tittle-tattle | ||
Broader (hypernym) | chat, confab, confabulation, schmoose, schmooze | ||
English verb: gab | |||
1. | gab (communication) talk profusely | ||
Samples | She was yakking away about her grandchildren. | ||
Synonyms | yak | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | communicate, intercommunicate | ||