PALAVER

/pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 15

Definition

  1. noun flattery intended to persuade. — synonyms: blandishment, cajolery
  2. noun loud and confused and empty talk. — synonyms: hot_air, empty_words, empty_talk, rhetoric
  3. verb speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly. — synonyms: chatter, piffle, prate, tittle-tattle, twaddle, clack, maunder, prattle
  4. verb influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering. — synonyms: wheedle, cajole, blarney, coax, sweet-talk, inveigle
  5. verb have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds.

Examples

  • “What a palaver!”
  • “I have no palaver with him.”

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