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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 and a verb that means a long discussion or idle talk between people of different cultures or levels of sophistication. It comes from the Portuguese word for "speech" or "word". See synonyms, examples, etymology and more from the authoritative dictionary.

  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 is a noun meaning a conference, discussion, or idle talk, and a verb meaning to talk profusely or persuasively. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of this word with examples from literature and media.

  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. Definitions of palaver. noun. loud and confused and empty talk. synonyms: empty talk, empty words, hot air, rhetoric. see more. verb. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly. synonyms: blab, blabber, chatter, clack, gabble, gibber, maunder, piffle, prate, prattle, tattle, tittle-tattle, twaddle, yammer. see more. verb.

  8. Palaver is a noun that means idle chatter, talk intended to charm or beguile, or a conference or discussion. It can also be a verb that means to talk idly or at length, to flatter or cajole, or to have a conference.

  9. 2 days ago · Palaver is a word for unnecessary fuss and bother, loud and confused talk, or flattery and cajolery. It comes from Portuguese palavra, meaning talk or speech. See synonyms, usage, and origin of palaver.

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