Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

palaver

noun
/pəˈlævər/
Definition
A prolonged and idle discussion.
Examples
  • After hours of palaver, they finally reached a decision.
  • The meeting turned into a palaver, wasting everyone’s time.
Meaning
Palaver refers to unnecessary or tedious conversation, often without a clear purpose.
Synonyms
  • discussion
  • talk
  • discussion
  • chat
  • gossip