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Definition of small talk
small talk
noun - uncountable
- discussion about non-sensitive topics in a social setting. Usually performed while meeting someone for the first time, or simply out of politeness.
Citation from "All the Right Friends", Covert Affairs (TV), Season 2 Episode 4 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "Isolation", Wilfred (US TV), Season 1 Episode 10 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.Last edited on Oct 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2011.
verb
- to make small talk, as defined in the noun sense.
Citation from "Isolation", Wilfred (US TV), Season 1 Episode 10 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.Last edited on Oct 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 25 2011.
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| Definitions include: used for commentary on something that has been overstated. | |
| Definitions include: used for commentary on something that has been overstated. | |
Other terms relating to 'talk': | |
| Definitions include: a person who stands uncomfortably close to others while talking. | |
| Definitions include: hanging out and talking about nothing. | |
| Definitions include: see talking to. | |
| Definitions include: so drunk that it's the alcohol talking, not you. | |
| Definitions include: discussion using foul language, or of a sexual or otherwise offensive nature. | |
| Definitions include: a conversation or speech designed to raise a person or group's mood or confidence. | |
| Definitions include: honest talk. | |
| Definitions include: the action of someone "talking shit". | |
| Definitions include: to make someone more agreeable to a future planned request by being complimentary, doing favors, etc. | |
| Definitions include: begin to date. | |
| Definitions include: to sass. | |
| Definitions include: to make threats one doesn't plan to or cannot carry out. | |
| Definitions include: to speak of sexual subjects. | |
| Definitions include: audible flatulence one gets after eating food that doesn't agree with one's stomach. | |
| Definitions include: a scolding. | |
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