gab
13 synonyms for gab, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Idle talk or chatter.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Idle talk or chatter.
“The two of them sat over coffee for an hour of gab.”
How to use gab
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
gift of the gab
gab on the phone
Informal — used in everyday conversation, not formal writing.
Etymology
From Old Norse gabb, "jest, mockery," inherited via Middle English gab.
Full origin of gab →Frequently asked questions
What does “gab” mean?
The word “gab” means idle talk or chatter. In plain terms, to chat casually and at length, usually about nothing important.
How do you pronounce “gab”?
“Gab” is pronounced gab (/ɡæb/ in IPA).
How do you use “gab” in a sentence?
Here is “gab” used in a sentence: “The two of them sat over coffee for an hour of gab.”
What part of speech is “gab”?
Depending on how it is used, “gab” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “gab” come from?
The word “gab” comes from Middle English. From Old Norse gabb, "jest, mockery," inherited via Middle English gab.
How many meanings does “gab” have?
“Gab” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: idle talk or chatter.
