Chew the fat

verb

To chat or talk leisurely, especially at length.

We sat on the porch and chewed the fat until midnight.
Visual representation of "chew the fat" - To chat or talk leisurely, especially at length

Often appears as...

  • chew the fat about something
  • chew the fat over drinks

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb

To chat or talk leisurely, especially at length.

We sat on the porch and chewed the fat until midnight.
Visual representation of "chew the fat" - To chat or talk leisurely, especially at length

Often appears as...

  • chew the fat about something
  • chew the fat over drinks

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "chew the fat"
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Informal Context

Used in casual, friendly situations like hanging out with friends or family reunions.

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At family gatherings, we usually chew the fat about old memories.
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Extended Conversations

Suggests long, unhurried conversations with no specific goal or agenda.

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Let's meet up and chew the fat about the good old days.
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Not Literal

It's not about eating; it's a metaphor for talking at length.

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The two friends chewed the fat for hours and forgot the time.
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Informal Context

Used in casual, friendly situations like hanging out with friends or family reunions.

Illustration for Informal Context
At family gatherings, we usually chew the fat about old memories.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Extended Conversations

Suggests long, unhurried conversations with no specific goal or agenda.

Illustration for Extended Conversations
Let's meet up and chew the fat about the good old days.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It's not about eating; it's a metaphor for talking at length.

Illustration for Not Literal
The two friends chewed the fat for hours and forgot the time.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Context

Used in casual, friendly situations like hanging out with friends or family reunions.

Illustration for Informal Context
At family gatherings, we usually chew the fat about old memories.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Extended Conversations

Suggests long, unhurried conversations with no specific goal or agenda.

Illustration for Extended Conversations
Let's meet up and chew the fat about the good old days.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It's not about eating; it's a metaphor for talking at length.

Illustration for Not Literal
The two friends chewed the fat for hours and forgot the time.
Visual representation of the word "Chew the fat"

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