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small talk
noun
light conversation; chitchat.
Origin:
1745–55
1745–55
Synonyms
banter, chatter, gossip.
banter, chatter, gossip.
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| small talk | |
| —n | |
| light conversation for social occasions | |
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Idioms & Phrases
small talk
Casual or trivial conversation, chitchat, as in We stood around making small talk until the guest of honor arrived. The small in this expression alludes to unimportant subjects of conversation, as opposed to serious or weighty ones. [Mid-1700s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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