Associations to the word «Palaver»

PALAVER, noun. (Africa) A village council meeting, a folkmoot

PALAVER, noun. Talk, especially unnecessary talk, fuss.

PALAVER, noun. A meeting at which there is much talk; a debate, a moot.

PALAVER, noun. (informal) Disagreement

PALAVER, verb. To discuss with much talk.

PALAVER SAUCE, noun. A West African stew.

PALAVER, noun. Flattery intended to persuade.

PALAVER, noun. Loud and confused and empty talk; "mere rhetoric".

PALAVER, verb. Speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly.

PALAVER, verb. Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along".

PALAVER, verb. Have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds.