confab

noun

con·​fab ˈkän-ˌfab  kən-ˈfab 

1

: chat sense 1

2

: discussion, conference

confab

kən-ˈfab  ˈkän-ˌfab 

intransitive verb

Synonyms

• argument
• argumentation
• argy-bargy [chiefly British]
• back-and-forth
• colloquy
• confabulation
• conference
• consult
• consultation
• council
• counsel
• debate
• deliberation
• dialogue
• dialog
• discussion
• give-and-take
• palaver
• parley
• talk

Examples of confab in a Sentence

we had a little confab about the merits of the plan

after the requisite confab, we got down to business

Recent Examples on the Web

Spanning public events and an industry confab, the 2025 edition will run 3 June – 6 June. —Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024

The story reported that Ellis used GLAAD funds to upgrade her home, acquire a coveted vacation property and travel first class to posh confabs like the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. —Matt Donnelly, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024

Smith said today that 250 companies from 36 countries have confirmed their presence at the confab in the English capital. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024

Reserve Bank of New Zealand chief Adrian Orr speaks on policy on the sidelines of the IMF confab, and Uzbekistan’s central bank will decide Thursday whether to pause for a second meeting following its July rate cut. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1