confab

American  

[kon-fab, kuhn-fab, kon-fab] / ˈkɒn fæb, kənˈfæb, ˈkɒn fæb /

noun

1. a confabulation; a conversation.

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verb (used without object)

confabbed, confabbing

1. to confabulate.

   They spent the morning confabbing over coffee in my office.

confab British  

/ ˈkɒnfæb /

noun

1. a conversation or chat

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verb

1. (intr) to converse

Etymology

Origin of confab

First recorded in 1695–1705; by shortening

Example Sentences

If things get too exciting, and action seems imminent, players will frequently call timeout to have a confab in the middle of the field.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Petro, in turn, called the confab “very positive” and said it had an “optimistic and constructive tone.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Both speeches were delivered at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, an annual confab of the globe’s political and financial leaders that usually sparks little interest outside its walls.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

When the CEOs of Delta Air Lines, International Business Machines, Target and others gathered for a confab in New York in December, stepped-up security was apparent before attendees even walked in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

While Jerry G. talked to Lord Elephant, some five miles away another important confab was taking place.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols