anecdoteswapping
nounUK /ˈænɪkdəʊtˌswɒpɪŋ/
US /ˈænɪkdoʊtˌswɑːpɪŋ/
The act of friends taking turns telling each other short, funny stories about things that happened to them.
The dinner party turned into an evening of anecdoteswapping about everyone's worst travel disasters.
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2. The exchange of brief, amusing real-life accounts as a social icebreaker.
The team retreat began with some light anecdoteswapping to help new hires relax.
3. A casual conversation style in which people trade personal short stories rather than discuss serious topics.
Their coffee breaks were pure anecdoteswapping, full of laughter and no work talk.
4. The practice of collecting and sharing small personal stories for entertainment or bonding.
Her podcast is built on anecdoteswapping with guests about their oddest jobs.