palaver English

Meaning palaver meaning

What does palaver mean?

palaver

— noun (= empty talk, rhetoric) loud and confused and empty talk mere rhetoric

— verb have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds

— verb influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering He palavered her into going along

— verb (= chatter) speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

— noun (= blandishment) flattery intended to persuade

Synonyms palaver synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as palaver?

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prattle

prate

gabble

chatter

twaddle

gibber

blabber

tittle-tattle

tattle

piffle

maunder

clack

wheedle

sweet-talk

coax

blarney

matter

inveigle

gab

conference

cajole

blab

tittle tattle

talk

rhetoric

patter

parley

jabber

hot air

empty words

empty talk

discussion

cajolery

blather

blandishment

babble

yapp

yap

yammer

yakety-yak

work out

work

waffle

verbalize

verbalise

unnecessary

trouble

treat

spiel

screed