Definition
To engage in a brief and casual conversation with someone.
喜寒喚暖
Every morning, I pass the time of day with my neighbors.
每天早上，我都会和邻居闲聊几句。
They were just passing the time of day while waiting in the lobby.
他们只是在大厅等候时闲聊。
When I bumped into her, we were just passing the time of day.
当我碰到她时，我们只是闲聊了几句。