Palaver
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What Does Palaver Mean?
- 空谈
- 讨论
- 闲聊
Palaver Pronunciation
/pəˈlæ.vər/
Palaver Definition
noun
Definition
A prolonged and idle discussion; excessive talk or chatter.
In ZH
漫长而无目的的讨论；过度的谈话或闲聊。
How to Use Palaver in a Sentence
- They engaged in palaver about the best places to eat in the city.
- The meeting turned into a palaver that lasted hours without reaching a decision.
- His constant palaver about politics bored everyone at the dinner table.
- We had a palaver about our summer plans before deciding on a trip.
- Her palaver was entertaining, but it strayed far from the main topic.
Cultural Notes
In some cultures, 'palaver' can refer to a formal discussion or debate, often with an undertone of frivolity.
verb
Definition
To talk unnecessarily or at length; to engage in palaver.
In ZH
不必要或冗长地谈论；进行闲聊。
How to Use Palaver in a Sentence
- They palavered for hours without getting to the point.
- She tends to palaver when she's nervous, filling the silence with chatter.
- He palavered on about his trip, not realizing nobody was listening.
- We could have finished the task quicker if we hadn't palavered so much.
- Let's not palaver; let's get to the heart of the matter.
Cultural Notes
Using 'palaver' as a verb often implies that the talk is considered pointless or excessive.