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pa·lav·er
 palaver
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- pronunciation:
- p
lae
vr
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
idle conversation or discussion, esp. at length.
- similar words:
- gab
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| definition 2: |
formerly, discussion or negotiation, as between explorers and natives.
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| related words: |
babble, conversation, discourse, discussion, parley, talk, visit |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
palavers, palavering, palavered |
| definition 1: |
to talk idly and at length.
- similar words:
- gab, talk
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| definition 2: |
to discuss or negotiate over some issue.
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| related words: |
babble, caucus, confer, parley, visit |
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