trepibabble

Trepibabble – n. A type of procrastination which involves engaging in small-talk in an attempt to stave off receiving potentially life-altering information.

Example:

You: “Hi Doc. How're you doin'?”
Doc: “Oh fine.”
You: “The weather's great today – they say we'll be having a bit of rain this Wednesday.”
Doc: “You never can tell.”
You: “I suppose you're keeping busy with this COVID situation.”
Doc: “Oh yes – very busy. Now, regarding your brain scan . . .”