Confab
Noun
Definition: An informal private conversation or discussion.
Synonyms: Chat, Conversation, Discussion
Antonyms: Silence, Solitariness
- They had a quick confab before the meeting started.
- Let's have a confab about our upcoming plans.
- Think of "confab" as a blend of "con" (meaning together) and "fab" (meaning fabulous), so it represents a fabulous conversation that happens together.
Verb
Definition: To engage in a confab or informal discussion.
Synonyms: Chat, Converse, Discuss
Antonyms: Argue, Dispute, Fight
- We need to confab about our project and come up with a plan.
- They confabbed for hours, trying to solve the problem.
- Remember that "confab" sounds similar to "conversation," so it represents having a conversation or confabbing.
Etymology:
The word "confab" originated in the early 19th century from the Latin word "confabulari," which means "to talk together." It came into English through the French word "confabuler."
Historical Usage:"Confab" has been used to refer to informal conversations or discussions since its inception.
Related Idioms:
"Confabulate"
Explanation:This term is related to "confab" and refers to the act of talking or conversing, often used in psychological contexts when someone creates imaginary memories or stories without realizing they are false.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "confab" with "confabulate."
Explanation:While "confab" and "confabulate" are related in meaning, "confab" generally refers to informal conversations, while "confabulate" is often used in the context of inventing false memories or stories. It's important to use the term appropriately in the relevant context.