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palaver

The correct spelling is palaver.

How to pronounce palaver

/pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/

Say it like: Pal-ave-r

The correct spelling is palaver. A village council meeting. For example: "What a palaver!"

Usage Examples

What a palaver!

I have no palaver with him.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A village council meeting.
  2. 2.Talk, especially unnecessary talk; chatter.
  3. 3.Talk intended to deceive.
  4. 4.Fuss.
  5. 5.A meeting at which there is much talk; a debate; a moot.

verb

  1. 1.To discuss with much talk.
  2. 2.To flatter.

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