SYNONYMS
discussion, talk, chat, gossip, tête-à-tête, heart-to-heart, head-to-head, exchange, dialogue, parley, consultation, conference
Indian adda
New Zealand korero
informal confab, jaw, chit-chat, rap, gas, powwow
British informal chinwag, natter, rabbit
Scottish, Northern English informal crack
North American informal bull session, skull session, gabfest
North American informal schmooze
Australian informal convo
Australian, New Zealand informal yarn
formal confabulation
rare palaver, colloquy, converse