From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsmall talkˈsmall talk noun [uncountable] TALK TO somebodypolite friendly conversation about unimportant subjects We stood around making small talk.
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small talk• He had always hated small talk.• We sat around making small talk.• I was just making small talk and some of it was the most petty talk that I've ever heard!• I malinger, making small talk.• But elderly ladies make me feel uncomfortable and our small talk petered out.• I tried to make polite small talk with him although he seemed distinctly taciturn, if not downright moody.• The only problem for movie fans is the small talk.• What was the point of the small talk and laugher?making small talk• Watching everyone tucking into their starters and making small talk was s strange experience.• We sat around making small talk.• Guests stood with their drinks, making small talk about the weather.• I was just making small talk and some of it was the most petty talk that I've ever heard!• I malinger, making small talk.• Pleasant though he was, Amelie couldn't face the prospect of making small talk with him and Madame. 