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  1. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpalaver noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of palaver noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  2. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › palaverpalaver - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 11, 2024 · palaver ( countable and uncountable, plural palavers) ( Africa) A village council meeting . ( British) Mentally-draining activity, either physical or fuss . What a palaver! A meeting at which there is much talk; a debate; a moot . ( informal) Disagreement .

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › palaverPALAVER Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

    Synonyms for PALAVER: discussion, consultation, debate, consult, talk, conversation, deliberation, dialogue; Antonyms of PALAVER: tease, bug, cow, harass, nag, pester ...

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPALAVER definition in American English | Collins English...

    1. tedious or time-consuming business, esp when of a formal nature. all the palaver of filling in forms. 2. loud and confused talk and activity; hubbub. 3. (often used humorously) a conference. 4. rare. talk intended to flatter or persuade.

  5. www.oed.com › dictionary › palaver_vpalaver, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the verb palaver mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb palaver, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › palaverPalaver - definition of palaver by The Free Dictionary

    palaver: noun babble , balderdash, blather , chatter, empty words , foolishness , gab , idle chatter, idle talk, mere chatter, nonsense , prattle , twaddle , words ...

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › palaverpalaver noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of palaver noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.