palaver

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/pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/ English

Definitions

noun

A village council meeting.
Talk, especially unnecessary talk; chatter.
Talk intended to deceive.
Fuss.“What a palaver!”

verb

To discuss with much talk.
To flatter.

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Synonyms

ado bother hot air janglery jabber rabbit yak rhetoric coax sweet-talk inveigle cajole cajolery wheedle blandishment empty words clack prate

Associated

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