causeries

noun

Definition of causeriesnext
plural of causerie
as in chats
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this the monthly departmental causeries did much to foster a sense of community

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  1. chin music
  2. chatter
  3. table talk
  4. small talk
Noun
  • But during his acceptance speech for the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, Jay-Z took the opportunity to throw some chin music at the Recording Academy.
    Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 5 Feb. 2024
  • And many of our plants leaned into that chin music to less than stellar results.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 7 Apr. 2023
Definition of chin music
Noun
  • Quartz’s Rocio Fabbro runs down Powell’s limited chatter about it.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Around 9:15, someone turned up the volume and Rachel Maddow’s voice rose above the chatter, warning that results would be coming in all night.
    Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of chatter
Noun
  • Wednesday's cartoons - table talk, tricks not treats, and more Newsletter sign up By The Week US published 3 hours ago Subscribe to The Week Escape your echo chamber.
    The Week US, theweek, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Enjoy a table talk with fathers, in partnership with the Black Child Development Institute, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and DJ Dough.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2024
Definition of table talk
Noun
  • Traditional networking heavily relies on small talk.
    Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Per the synopsis: Aurora seeks to resist the loneliness, alienation, and ensuing small talk that begin to threaten her sense of self.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of small talk
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