WorldJuly 14, 2026

confab

/ˈkɒnfæb/

Definition

An informal discussion or private meeting between people.

Etymology

The word is a clipped, informal form of 'confabulation,' which comes from the Latin 'confabulari,' meaning to converse or chat. It entered English usage in the early 19th century as a casual shorthand for a discussion.

In the news

The word describes the atmosphere at the International Police Co-operation Center, where security officials from various nations gathered to talk. It emphasizes that despite the serious nature of police intelligence, the gathering felt like a conversational meeting.

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