Meaning of the word "make small talk" in English

What does "make small talk" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

make small talk

US /meɪk smɔːl tɔːk/
UK /meɪk smɔːl tɔːk/
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Idiom

to talk about polite, unimportant, or casual topics, usually with someone you do not know well

Example:
I'm not very good at making small talk at parties.
We stood in the elevator making small talk about the weather.