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.