as in talks
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
now that he's retired, he's got all afternoon for a jaw with his friends at the senior center
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1
as in scolds
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
you don't have to jaw me to death just because I bite my nails
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2
as in chats
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
just a group of girls sitting around the locker room and jawing about the usual stuff
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaws
Noun
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Just a few years ago, as investors dove into beauty at an unprecedented pace, much of the chatter in the industry was focused on the billion-dollar brand — sales wise.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025 -
But what really turned me on to it was seeing social-media chatter from the educational side of things.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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Each monthly box includes three recipe guides, skill lessons, a kitchen tool, a kitchen project, an apron patch, table talk cards, and a grocery list.—
Jessica Booth,
Parents,
16 Dec. 2024
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Almost everything about Thanksgiving, from travel to table talk about politics, has the potential to become fraught.—
Kendra Nordin Beato,
The Christian Science Monitor,
26 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The app, founded in Charlotte, is designed to help people make connections while skipping the small talk.—
Alexis Clinton,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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Cancer, Mercury is expanding your worldview, and suddenly, small talk bores you.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This Christmas Time Tour is, obviously, constructed around Carey’s commandeering of the holiday thanks to a sweet jangle of an anthem.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
2 Dec. 2024
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These are recipes where modernity jangles with the delicious rhythms of the past.—
Scott Hocker,
theweek,
27 Sep. 2024
Noun
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As Margot departs, Jim turns his attention back to Jenni and gabs about a former coworker named Dave, who recently lost 100 pounds.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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As Eden gabs, the pair inch across and climb over rows in search of maximum comfort and no moisture.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2024
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But during his acceptance speech for the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, Jay-Z took the opportunity to throw some chin music at the Recording Academy.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
5 Feb. 2024
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And many of our plants leaned into that chin music to less than stellar results.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Apr. 2023
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The two frontmen are in high spirits, and at one point Orzabal begins translating Smith’s stage patter to French for the benefit of the Parisian audience.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
25 Feb. 2025
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The soft lining is warm and comfy and the fun holiday patters on the fleece side of the blanket add some festivity to your home.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
16 Nov. 2024
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“Jaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaws. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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