Dictionary Check: palaver

"palaver" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

noun

flattery intended to persuade

noun

loud and confused and empty talk

Example: "mere rhetoric"
verb

speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

verb

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

Example: "He palavered her into going along"
verb

have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds

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