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    Pa·lav·er
    /pəˈlavər/

    noun

    • 1. unnecessarily elaborate or complex procedure: "there's a lot of palaver involved"
    • 2. an improvised conference between two groups, typically those without a shared language or culture. historical

    verb

    • 1. talk unproductively and at length: "it's too hot for palavering"
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  3. Palaver is a noun or verb that means a long discussion, idle talk, or misleading speech. It comes from the Portuguese palavra, which means \"speech\" or \"word\".

  4. Palaver is an informal word for unnecessary work and trouble, or talking or discussion that goes on for too long and is not important. Learn how to use it in sentences and find synonyms, related words and translations in different languages.

  5. Palaver definition: a conference or discussion.. See examples of PALAVER used in a sentence.

  6. Palaver is an informal word for unnecessary work and trouble, or talking or discussion that goes on for too long and is not important. Learn how to use it in sentences and find synonyms, related words and translations in different languages.

  7. Palaver is a type of empty nonsense or useless talk. During an election year, you might tire of hearing the palaver of politicians.

  8. 3 days ago · Palaver is unnecessary fuss and bother about the way something is done, or loud and confused talk and activity. It can also mean a conference, flattery, or a word in Portuguese and Latin.

  9. Definition of palaver noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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