gab
Gab (noun) means Idle talk or chatter. Example: “The two of them sat over coffee for an hour of gab.”
How to use gab
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo chat casually and at length, usually about nothing important.
Informal — used in everyday conversation, not formal writing.
Word forms
gabbed past tense, gabs plural, gabs singular
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Etymology
From Old Norse gabb, "jest, mockery," inherited via Middle English gab.
Synonyms
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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.
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