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idle chatter

NOUN
small talk
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blather chatter chitchat pleasantry
WEAK
babble beauty-parlor chitchat blab casual conversation chat conversation gab gossip idle chat idle talk jabber light talk polite remark prattle rumors table talk trivial conversation yakking

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The episode is full of idle chatter: Wilkins explains that she’s had to change her posting habits since getting booed up with the head of the FBI.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

All of these similarities are more than just idle chatter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2024

Like Havel, he hated idle chatter and would reply to discussions on the wrongs of the world with, "Well, what are we going to do about it?"

From Reuters • Nov. 12, 2023

Meanwhile, your relationship with her takes on an easier rapport since you secured that seat; maybe you even sprinkle in some idle chatter or a wry observation with your drink order.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2023

A few moments of small talk and idle chatter followed until the general cleared his throat.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini