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.
Trump could learn from the World Cup’s International Police Co-operation Center
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