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idle talk

[/ˈaɪdəl tɔːk/]
noun
conversa fiada
1. casual, meaningless, or trivial conversation; gossip or chatter that serves no important purpose
Don't pay attention to idle talk; focus on what really matters.
Não preste atenção em conversa fiada; concentre-se no que realmente importa.
2. unsubstantiated rumors or hearsay
The scandal was nothing but idle talk spread by malicious gossips.
O escândalo era apenas conversa fiada espalhada por fofoqueiros maliciosos.
NYC Slang
run one's mouth; shoot the breeze
Synonyms
gossipchattersmall talkprattlechitchatbanterrumorhearsay
Antonyms
meaningful conversationsubstantive discussionserious dialogue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conversa fiada
most common term, informal and colloquial
Rio de Janeiro
blablablá
informal, onomatopoetic variation
São Paulo
tagarelice
more formal alternative
Portugal
palraria
common in European Portuguese, means foolish talk

Related Idioms & Phrases

idle gossip
empty chatter
loose tongue
talk is cheap
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