palaver

noun

  1. 1

    loud and confused and empty talk

    mere rhetoric

  2. 2

    flattery intended to persuade

verb

  1. 1

    have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds

  2. 2

    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

    He palavered her into going along

  3. 3

    speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

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