PALAVER
Scrabble letter values: P3A1L1A1V4E1R1 = 12
Definition
- noun flattery intended to persuade. — synonyms: blandishment, cajolery
- noun loud and confused and empty talk. — synonyms: hot_air, empty_words, empty_talk, rhetoric
- verb speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly. — synonyms: chatter, piffle, prate, tittle-tattle, twaddle, clack, maunder, prattle
- verb influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering. — synonyms: wheedle, cajole, blarney, coax, sweet-talk, inveigle
- verb have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds.
Examples
- “mere rhetoric”
- “He palavered her into going along”
- “What a palaver!”