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Definition of gab

gab

/ɡæb/
gab
Adverb:gabbily
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Plural:gabs
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Adjective:gabby
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Past Simple:gabbed
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Past Participle:gabbed
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Present Participle:gabbing
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gab Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Idle, prolonged, or trivial talk; chatter or gossip (often used in the phrase 'the gift of the gab').

Example

"A successful salesperson often relies on the gift of the gab to build quick rapport with prospective clients."

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• verb

1

To talk at length about trivial or unimportant matters; to chatter idly.

Example

"The two old friends sat on the porch and gabbed for hours about their neighborhood memories."

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• Rhymes for gab

• Nearby Words

fuzzily
fuzziness
fuzzy
gab
gabardine
gabble
gabby

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the late 18th century as a Scottish and northern English dialect word, 'gab' likely developed from Middle English 'gabben' (meaning to mock or speak idly), which is of Old Norse or imitative origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gab. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gab
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