Confab

/ˈkɑnfæb/ noun, verb

Definition

A casual conversation or chat; or to engage in informal discussion or gossip.

Etymology

Short for 'confabulation,' derived from Latin 'confabulari' meaning 'to talk together,' from 'com-' (together) and 'fabulari' (to speak, from 'fabula' meaning story).

Kelly Says

Confab is slang that's actually rooted in the Latin word for 'fable,' reminding us that casual chatting is basically humans telling each other stories—whether true or not!

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