1 C1 idiomatic informal
To talk continuously, especially in a casual, noisy, or slightly annoying way.
"They sat by the window jawing away for hours."
inseparable
jaw away
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
To keep talking continuously, often for a long time.
In plain English
keep talking and talking
What does "jaw away" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To move the jaw continuously.
Actually means
keep talking and talking
Usage tip
Informal and somewhat old-fashioned or regional. Often carries a mildly negative tone.
Words that pair with "jaw away"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
all day on the phone at each other in the kitchen
How to conjugate "jaw away"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
jaw away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
jaws away
he/she/it
Past simple
jawed away
yesterday
Past participle
jawed away
have + pp
-ing form
jawing away
continuous
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