Palaver - Definition

n 1: flattery intended to persuade [syn: blandishment,
cajolery, palaver]
2: loud and confused and empty talk; "mere rhetoric" [syn:
palaver, hot air, empty words, empty talk,
rhetoric]
v 1: speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
[syn: chatter, piffle, palaver, prate, tittle-
tattle, twaddle, clack, maunder, prattle, blab,
gibber, tattle, blabber, gabble]
2: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering;
"He palavered her into going along" [syn: wheedle,
cajole, palaver, blarney, coax, sweet-talk,
inveigle]
3: have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of
different backgrounds