small talk

US: (smôl′tôk′)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

ˈsmall ˌtalk, n. [uncountable]

1. light conversation;
   chitchat:
   We engaged in some small talk.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

small′ talk′, 

1. light conversation;
   chitchat.

• 1745–55

Synonyms

banter, chatter, gossip.

small-talk  (smôl′tôk′), v.i. 

1. to engage in or have a propensity for small talk.

• 1780–90

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small talk noun

1. light conversation for social occasions