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confabulate
PRIMARY MEANINGS OF:
confabulate
1
v
unconsciously replace fact with fantasy in one's memory
2
v
have a conference in order to talk something over
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: confabulate
1
v
unconsciously replace fact with fantasy in one's memory
Type of:
cook up
,
fabricate
,
invent
,
make up
,
manufacture
make up something artificial or untrue
2
v
have a conference in order to talk something over
Synonyms:
confab
,
confer
,
consult
Types:
collogue
confer secretly
Type of:
discuss
,
hash out
,
talk over
speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
v
talk socially without exchanging too much information
Synonyms:
chaffer
,
chat
,
chatter
,
chew the fat
,
chit-chat
,
chitchat
,
claver
,
confab
,
gossip
,
jaw
,
natter
,
shoot the breeze
,
visit
Types:
jawbone
,
schmoose
,
schmooze
,
shmoose
,
shmooze
talk idly or casually and in a friendly way
Type of:
converse
,
discourse
carry on a conversation
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