small talk
noun/ˈsmɔːl tɔːk/
/ˈsmɔːl tɔːk/
[uncountable]- polite conversation about subjects that are ordinary or unimportant, especially at social occasions
- They made small talk for half an hour.
- He has no small talk (= is not good at talking politely about unimportant subjects).
- She was good at making small talk to put guests at their ease.
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