what does palaver mean?
PALAVER as NOUN
- Meaning
- loud and confused and empty talk
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Hypernyms(s) palaver is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- flattery intended to persuade
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Hypernyms(s) palaver is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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PALAVER as VERB
- Meaning
- have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds
Hypernyms(s) palaver is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
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- He palavered her into going along
Hypernyms(s) palaver is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
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Hypernyms(s) palaver is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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