Small Talk (Noun)
Meaning
Light informal conversation for social occasions.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- At the party, they made small talk about the weather and their jobs before moving on to more meaningful conversations.
- She was never good at small talk and often found herself standing alone at networking events.
- The hostess was a master of small talk, effortlessly gliding from one guest to another and making everyone feel at ease.
- After a few minutes of small talk, they discovered a shared interest in hiking and the conversation became more engaging.
- The conference attendees exchanged small talk over coffee before the keynote speaker took the stage.
Synonyms
- Chitchat
- Gabfest
- Chit-chat
- Chin Wag
- Causerie
- Chit Chat
- Chin Wagging
- Tittle-tattle
- Gossip
- Chin-wag
- Gab
- Chin-wagging