as in chat
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 to scold
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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as in to chat
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 jaw
Rob Reischel, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Largemouth bass have bigger maws, and their upper jaw extends well past the eyeball, while a smallmouth’s upper jaw falls in line with the eyeball.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2025
After jawing with the Buccaneers defenders, Daniels converted that crucial third down in the final minute, setting up Washington’s 37-yard game-winning field goal to beat Tampa Bay, 23-20.
—NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Davis also had two interceptions, 11 pass breakups and two fumble recoveries in 13 games last season before suffering a broken jaw in Week 15 that ended his season.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Largemouth bass have bigger maws, and their upper jaw extends well past the eyeball, while a smallmouth’s upper jaw falls in line with the eyeball.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
That play included Kelce jawing at Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2025
After jawing with the Buccaneers defenders, Daniels converted that crucial third down in the final minute, setting up Washington’s 37-yard game-winning field goal to beat Tampa Bay, 23-20.
—NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaw
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The vice president, played by Bowen Yang, then entered the chat, as Hegseth asked about his trip to Greenland.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2025
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As near as can be determined, Goldberg somehow ended up on the chat because Waltz apparently had him on his telephone contacts and inadvertently pressed the wrong button and included him.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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Omari Hardwick scolded an interviewer who misquoted him in a seeming attempt to stir up drama between the actor and Power producer 50 Cent.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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On Wednesday, the couple jokingly addressed the awkward interview in which Hilaria scolded Alec for interrupting her during a red carpet moment that has since gone viral.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Trimming Travel and Other Holiday Expenses Then there are the other aspects of holiday planning that are being hit by rising inflation costs—we're talking gifts, holiday attire, and of course travel expenses.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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For the best results, experts recommended talking to your stylist to create a personalized haircare routine.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the case of viral chatter, the message would be a human pandemic.—
Ron Barrett,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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Instead of dialogue, the SEAL team communicates through chatter.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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Boutros has also lectured at the University of Chicago Law School since 2011 and published two books on white-collar law.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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For decades, Washington lectured Beijing about avoiding protectionism, eliminating barriers to foreign investment, and disciplining the use of subsidies and industrial policy—with only modest success.—
Michael B. G. Froman,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Mar. 2025
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As autonomous driving and conversing with your vehicle increase, your perception of it changes, posits Wagener.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
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Most of the shoppers had the appearance of locals going about their day’s business, conversing in Spanish and Catalan.—
Coke Bartrina,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 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
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Logical consistency would require these legislators to reprimand PURA’s rigid approach and call for more regulatory flexibility so utilities can invest proactively in essential cybersecurity measures.—
Brian Harrell,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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As John Cena and The Rock's Third Man WWE Could Steal Away Top AEW Star: Report Strickland recounted a meeting with Vince McMahon, where the group was reprimanded for a member's aggressive phone call to a WWE office employee regarding B-Fab's flight details.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Jaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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