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