Small-talk Noun - Definition, Pictures, Pronunciation And Usage Notes

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Definition of small talk noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

small talk

 nounnoun  [uncountable] jump to other resultspolite conversation about ordinary or unimportant subjects, 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).

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