an informal conversation
Used in a Sentence
confab
How to use confab in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for confab.
Editorial note
Keith Alexander -- giving a keynote at the hacker confab, shows just how much tensions have mellowed.
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Parts of speech2
Quick take
an informal conversation
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of confab gathered in one view.
talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze"
have a conference in order to talk something over; "We conferred about a plan of action"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for confab.
noun
an informal conversation
See also: chat, confabulation, schmooze, schmoose
verb
talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze"
verb
have a conference in order to talk something over; "We conferred about a plan of action"
See also: confer, confabulate, consult
Example sentences
Keith Alexander -- giving a keynote at the hacker confab, shows just how much tensions have mellowed.
Not being familiar with JavaZone, I am assuming that this must be a teaser for a short film to be played at a Java confab of some sort?
They plan to produce larger rockets for the Mars project, but their current plan for those, per hints they've occasionally dribbled out at industry confabs, is to build a new factory near the launch site.
Specifically, according to those present at the confab, from September 1, any new website cert valid for more than 398 days will not be trusted by the Safari browser and instead rejected.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use confab in a sentence?
Keith Alexander -- giving a keynote at the hacker confab, shows just how much tensions have mellowed.
What does confab mean?
an informal conversation
What part of speech is confab?
confab is commonly used as noun, verb.