Idle banter (8)

I believe the answer is:

chitchat

(Other definitions for chitchat that I've seen before include "Idle nattering" , "Light informal conversation" , "Inconsequential talk" , "Gossipy talk" , "Gossip" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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