confab

(noun) an informal conversation. Synonyms: chat, confabulation, schmooze, schmoose.

(verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information. Synonyms: chew the fat, shoot the breeze, chat, confabulate, chitchat, chit-chat, chatter, chaffer, natter, gossip, jaw, claver, visit. Examples: "The men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze."

(verb) have a conference in order to talk something over. Synonyms: confer, confabulate, consult. Examples: "We conferred about a plan of action."