First Known Use: 1786
Dictionary
1gab
verb \ˈgab\
: to talk a lot in an informal way usually about things that are not important or serious
gabbedgab·bing
Full Definition of GAB
intransitive verb
: to talk in a rapid or thoughtless manner : chatter
— gab·ber noun
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Origin of GAB
probably short for gabble
Related to GAB
2gab
noun
3gab
noun
GAB[1] Defined for Kids
1gab
verb \ˈgab\
gabbedgab·bing
Definition of GAB for Kids
: to talk in a relaxed way about unimportant things : chat
2gab
noun
Definition of GAB for Kids
: talk about unimportant things
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