palaver meaning and definition

PALAVER noun

Definition of palaver (noun)

1. flattery intended to persuade
   • synonyms: blandishment, cajolery
2. loud and confused and empty talk
   • "mere rhetoric"
   • synonyms: empty talk, empty words, hot air, rhetoric

PALAVER verb

Definition of palaver (verb)

1. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
   • synonyms: blab, blabber, chatter, clack, gabble, gibber, maunder, piffle, prate, prattle, tattle, tittle-tattle, twaddle
2. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
   • "He palavered her into going along"
   • synonyms: blarney, cajole, coax, inveigle, sweet-talk, wheedle
3. have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds