Vocabulary Entry

palaver

|noun • verb

noun

A lengthy discussion or debate; often involving a lot of talk without much action.

Example Sentences

"The palaver at the meeting went on for hours without any conclusion."

"After the palaver, they finally decided to take action on the project."

"He enjoyed the palaver in cafes, where friends would gather to discuss ideas."

verb

Example Sentences

"They palavered about politics for hours on end."

"She often palavers with her friends during lunch breaks."

"The team palavered over coffee, which led to some creative ideas."