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Palaver

/pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/

A village council meeting.

📖 Definitions of "Palaver"

noun
  1. 1

    A village council meeting.

  2. 2

    Talk, especially unnecessary talk; chatter.

  3. 3

    Talk intended to deceive.

  4. 4

    Fuss.

    "What a palaver!"

verb
  1. 1

    To discuss with much talk.

  2. 2

    To flatter.

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