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palaver

noun

/pəˈlæv.ər/

Meaning

prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk

After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.

make a palaver

fuss, ado, chatter, discussion, commotion

silence, quiet, calm

endless palaver, unnecessary palaver, political palaver

a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act

The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resou...

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.

A typical example or pattern of something; a model.