nothings
1
7.9
Small pleasant words said to fill silence or show affection
- noun
- /ˈnʌθɪŋz/
- Informal
:
tonterías
Synonyms
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2.1
Polite short talk about simple topics like the weather
is more personal and often includes affectionate or silence-filling phrases
9
2.8
Short friendly talk about unimportant things
is likelier to be intimate and used to express affection or comfort
5
6.6
Soft loving words whispered to someone to show love
is broader, covering casual filler talk as well as affectionate words
empty words
vsnothings
3
5.1
Talk that has no real meaning and is not useful
is often sincere or affectionate filler rather than meaningless speech
idle talk
vsnothings
1
5.8
Casual talk about small, unimportant things, often gossip
is usually harmless filler or affectionate talk rather than purposeless gossip
9.7
Light talk about unimportant, silly things people say
is often harmless or affectionate speech rather than pointless, silly chatter
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Etymology
Nothings comes from the two simple words not and thing, which together mean 'no thing' or 'nothing important'. So nothings are the small, trivial words people say to fill a silence or to show affection, like the 'sweet nothings' whispered in someone's ear.