palaver
🇺🇸
/pəˈlɑːvər/
🇬🇧
/pəˈlɑːvə(r)/
noun
R
A lot of fuss or complicated procedures, especially over trivial matters.
Getting a new passport was such a palaver, but it was worth it in the end.
R
Idle talk or nonsense.
I don't have time for your palaver; let's get down to business.
translation
A lot of fuss or complicated procedures, especially over trivial matters.; Idle talk or nonsense.
Word Forms
Plural
palavers