confabular

/kɒnbæbjʊˈlɑr/ or /kɑnˈfæbjʊlər/

Definitions

1. verb

to engage in informal and often frivolous conversation, especially in a social setting

“They were confabulating in the corner of the café, completely unaware of the time passing by.”

2. verb

to discuss or talk together, especially in a group

“The team members confabulated to come up with a solution to the problem.”

3. verb

to associate or gather together, especially in a casual or social manner

“The friends confabulated at the park for a picnic.”

4. verb

to fabricate or invent a story, especially for amusement

“He loves to confabulate tales of adventure and bravery.”

Synonyms

  • chat
  • converse
  • discuss
  • socialize

Antonyms

  • argue
  • bicker
  • disagree