small talk
noun
Simple Definition of small talk
-
: informal, friendly conversation about unimportant subjects
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Full Definition of small talk
: light or casual conversation : chitchat
Examples of small talk in a sentence
They made small talk while waiting for the meeting to start.
<at the corporate get-together we made the obligatory small talk with some people from the home office>
1751
First Known Use of small talk
1751
Learn More about small talk
-
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for small talk
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up small talk? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!