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Shoot-the-breeze Definition

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verb

(idiomatic, US) To chat idly or generally waste time talking.

We were just standing around shooting the breeze.
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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • gossip
  • natter
  • chaffer
  • chatter
  • chit-chat
  • chitchat
  • confab
  • claver
  • jaw
  • confabulate
  • chat
  • chew-the-fat
  • visit

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

EZEEZE

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Words Starting With S and Ending With E

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Words Near Shoot-the-breeze in the Dictionary

  • shoot-the-boots
  • shoot-the-breeze
  • shoot-the-bull
  • shoot-the-chute
  • shoot-the-messenger
  • shoot-the-moon
  • shoot-the-shit
  • shoot-through
  • shoots the breeze
  • shoots the messenger
  • shoots up
  • shoots-one-s-load
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