Word of the Day - Palaver

[debodun]

Palaver (noun) - unnecessary fuss and bother about the way something is done; profuse and idle talk; chatter; flattery.

Cut the palaver and get down to business.

 

[hollydolly]

Palaver is a word used in every day speech here in the UK...

 

[StarSong]

Having once gone through the palaver of voice prompts when phoning that bank, I recommend you go to a branch office for personal interaction instead.

 

[Ruthanne]

I don't like palaver. I prefer to be direct mostly. Although I don't see anything wrong with giving heartfelt compliments but some people are so excessive with that it seems unreal.

 

[Mizmo]

The Tenants Assoc Meeting meeting was just full of the usual palaver with regard to upgrades etc.

 

[Bellbird]

He is full of palaver