Palaver Meaning in English
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Definition
A long and unnecessary discussion, often about unimportant things; sometimes used to mean meaningless talk or a big fuss about something trivial.
Usage & Nuances
'Palaver' is somewhat old-fashioned and more common in British English. It can be used to show irritation at unnecessary talking or complicated procedures. Used as both a noun ('What a palaver!') and a verb ('They palavered for hours.'). Less common in American English.
Example Sentences
He was tired of all the palaver and just wanted to go home.
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What a palaver over such a small problem!
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The meeting turned into a long palaver about nothing important.
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We had to deal with so much palaver just to get a simple form signed.
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Can we skip all this palaver and get straight to the point?
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Every time there’s paperwork, there’s always a lot of palaver involved.
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