Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

idle-talk

noun
/ˈaɪdəl tɔːk/
Definition
Casual or meaningless conversation without any serious purpose.
Examples
  • The office was filled with idle-talk during the coffee break.
  • They spent the afternoon engaged in idle-talk about their weekend plans.
  • While waiting for the meeting to start, there was plenty of idle-talk among the attendees.
Meaning
Idle-talk refers to discussions that lack depth or substance and are often trivial or unimportant.
Synonyms
  • Chit-chat
  • Small talk
  • Gossip
  • Rambling
  • Casual conversation