palaver

🇬🇧 UK/pә'lɑ:vә/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

Unnecessary or lengthy talk; tedious fuss or bother

废话,闲聊;麻烦,繁琐

v.

To talk at length in a tedious or flattering way

唠叨,奉承,交涉

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
palaverother
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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Without all the palaver, he simply stated his requirements clearly.

  • 2.

    The salesman's palaver was meant to distract customers from the product's flaws.

  • 3.

    She palavaered endlessly about her accomplishments at the dinner party.

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