SHOOT THE BREEZE Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the phrase shoot the breeze. (close relations)
Definition of SHOOT THE BREEZE
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 | ||||||||