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SHOOT THE BREEZE Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the phrase shoot the breeze. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the phrase shoot the breeze. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SHOOT THE BREEZE

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chat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an informal conversation

• birds having a chattering call

• songbirds having a chattering call

verb

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

chitchat
nounn
noun

• light informal conversation for social occasions

verb

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

gossip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• light informal conversation for social occasions

• a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people

• a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others

verb

• wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

jaw
nounn
noun

• the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

• the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth

• holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object

verb

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

• talk incessantly and tiresomely

• chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

• censure severely or angrily

natter
verbv
verb

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

babble
verbv
noun

• gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby

verb

• utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way

• to talk foolishly

• flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

• divulge confidential information or secrets

blab
verb, nounv, n
verb

• divulge confidential information or secrets

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

blather
verbv
noun

• foolish gibberish

verb

• to talk foolishly

converse
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a proposition obtained by conversion

adjective satellite

• of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other

• turned about in order or relation

verb

• carry on a conversation

gab
verb, nounv, n
noun

• light informal conversation for social occasions

verb

• talk profusely

gibber
verbv
noun

• unintelligible talking

verb

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

• chatter inarticulately; of monkeys

jabber
verb, nounv, n
noun

• rapid and indistinct speech

verb

• talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

palaver
verb, nounv, n
noun

• flattery intended to persuade

• loud and confused and empty talk

verb

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

• have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds

powwow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (informal) a quick private conference

• a council of or with Native Americans

verb

• hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting

prattle
verbv
noun

• idle or foolish and irrelevant talk

verb

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

spout
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain

verb

• gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

• talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

talk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an exchange of ideas via conversation

• discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of')

• the act of giving a talk to an audience

• a speech that is open to the public

• idle gossip or rumor

verb

• exchange thoughts; talk with

• express in speech

• use language

• reveal information

• divulge confidential information or secrets

• deliver a lecture or talk

yak
nounn
noun

• noisy talk

• large long-haired wild ox of Tibet often domesticated

verb

• talk profusely

yammer
verb, nounv, n
verb

• cry loudly, as of animals

• complain whiningly

go on
verbv
verb

• continue a certain state, condition, or activity

• come to pass

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• continue talking

• start running, functioning, or operating

Best Hypernyms For SHOOT THE BREEZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shoot the breeze, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
banter chat chitchat communication confab conversation converse dialogue discourse discussion exchange gossip talk

Alternatives for CHAT

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