Palavering: meaning, definitions and examples
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palavering
[ pษหlรฆvษrษชล ]
casual conversation
Palavering refers to engaging in lengthy and often trivial or inconsequential conversations. It implies that the discussions are more about chatter than substantial dialogue, often lacking depth or seriousness. People might spend a lot of time palavering without reaching any meaningful conclusions or decisions.
Synonyms
babbling, chattering, gab, prattling, talking
Examples of usage
- We spent hours palavering about our weekend plans.
- The group was just palavering instead of getting to the point of the meeting.
- I enjoy palavering with friends over coffee.
- Stop palavering and get to the important issues.
Translations
Translations of the word "palavering" in other languages:
๐ต๐น palavrear
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคคเคเฅเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช plaudern
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengobrol
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะปะฐะบะฐะฝะธะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ gawฤdziฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใในใใใ
๐ซ๐ท bavarder
๐ช๐ธ charlar
๐น๐ท sohbet etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ก๋ดํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฏุฑุฏุดุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ klรกbosit
๐ธ๐ฐ klรกbosiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฒ่
๐ธ๐ฎ klepetati
๐ฎ๐ธ spjalla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำฉะนะปะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแญแแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ boลboฤazlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ charlar
Etymology
The term 'palaver' originated from a West African word in the early 18th century, which referred to the discussions held by traders and their local counterparts. It was used to describe the lengthy dialogues that would often take place, especially in the context of trade negotiations. As the word traveled into English, particularly through the influence of British and American colonial activities, it became associated with excessive talking or discussions that seemed to drag on without a clear purpose. By the mid-19th century, 'palaver' had evolved into a more generalized term used to characterize not just trade discussions, but any lengthy conversation that was often deemed superficial. The English noun form often conveys a sense of idle or unnecessary talk, which is reflected in its modern usage.