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palaver

British pronunciation/pælˈɑːvɐ/
American pronunciation/pælˈɑːvɚ/
Palaver
[NOUN]
1

loud and confused and empty talk

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2

flattery intended to persuade

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to palaver
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds

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2

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

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3

to aimlessly talk a lot

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Examples
1It is a palaver, to be honest.
2Now before the Plaid can be set up to do its sprint, there is a bit of palaver.
3Now, this is more of a palaver than on the motorway, but I am now in the overtaking lane.
4Even though no traces of flood or human tissue was found in the digestive system of either dog it was the only possible conclusion that the police would arrive to in order to account for the kissing body parts on the palaver.
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