trivial utterance
[/ˈtrɪviəl ˈʌtərəns/]
nounpl: trivial utterances
fala trivial; comentário banal; expressão insignificante
1. A statement, remark, or expression that is unimportant, commonplace, or lacking in substance or depth
His trivial utterance about the weather added nothing to the serious discussion.
Seu comentário banal sobre o tempo não contribuiu em nada para a discussão séria.
2. Casual or superficial speech that conveys little meaningful information
The gossip column was filled with trivial utterances from celebrities.
A coluna de fofocas estava cheia de falas banais de celebridades.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, trivial utterances are often associated with superficial social interactions, gossip, or filler conversation. In Brazilian culture, terms like 'blá-blá-blá' and 'falatório' reflect a more playful attitude toward meaningless speech. This contrasts with more formal contexts where substantive discourse is valued in business and academic settings.
NYC Slang
fluff; BS; small talk noise
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