Everyday Life

Small talk

smɔːl tɔːk

noun

What does Small talk mean?

Light casual conversation about neutral topics.

Example sentence

"Weather is the safest small talk topic."

American usage tip

Americans make small talk with strangers — it's friendly, not nosy.

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