Meaning of the word "small talk" in English

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small talk

US /ˈsmɔl tɔk/
UK /ˈsmɔl tɔk/
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Noun

1.

polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters, especially as a social formality

Example:
I hate making small talk at parties.
We made some small talk about the weather before getting to business.
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