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Meaning of palaver

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

palaver

Pronunciation:/pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/

noun

Definitions

  1. A village council meeting.

  2. Talk, especially unnecessary talk; chatter.

  3. Talk intended to deceive.

  4. Fuss.

    Example: What a palaver!

verb

Definitions

  1. To discuss with much talk.

  2. To flatter.