gab
word
Definition
Gab means talking a lot in a casual, informal way, often about things that are not important.
Usage & Nuances
Gab is informal and sometimes playful; it's often used in phrases like 'the gift of gab' (skill at talking). Not used for serious or formal speech. Synonyms: 'chatter', 'chat', but 'gab' can sound slightly mocking or teasing.
Spanish: charlar - hablar mucho (informal)Portuguese (BR): papo - tagarelar (informal)Portuguese (PT): conversa - tagarelar (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 闲聊 - 说个不停 (非正式)Chinese (Traditional): 閒聊 - 說個不停 (非正式)Hindi: बकवास करना - बातचीत (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: ثرثرة - التحدث بكثرة (غير رسمي)
Example Sentences
He really has the gift of gab—he can talk to anyone.
natural
We got so caught up in our gabbing that we missed the train.
natural
Sometimes a little gab with friends is the best stress relief.
natural
She likes to gab with her friends after school.
basic
They spent hours gabbing on the phone.
basic
Please stop gabbing and finish your work.
basic