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词汇 small-talking
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Definition of small-talking in English:

small-talking

noun ˈsmɔːltɔːkɪŋ
  • The action of engaging in small talk; light conversation.

adjective ˈsmɔːltɔːkɪŋ
  • That engages in small talk.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in George Colman. Originally from small talk + -ing. In later use also partly from small-talk + -ing
mid 18th century; earliest use found in The London Chronicle. From small talk + -ing. In later use also partly from small-talk + -ing.

Definition of small-talking in US English:

small-talking

nounˈsmɔːltɔːkɪŋ
  • The action of engaging in small talk; light conversation.

adjectiveˈsmɔːltɔːkɪŋ
  • That engages in small talk.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in George Colman. Originally from small talk + -ing. In later use also partly from small-talk + -ing<br>mid 18th century; earliest use found in The London Chronicle. From small talk + -ing. In later use also partly from small-talk + -ing.

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