Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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palaver | Yes | No | Yes | No |
blether | Yes | No | Yes | No |
palaver (noun) | blether (noun) |
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loud and confused and empty talk | idle or foolish and irrelevant talk |
flattery intended to persuade |
palaver (verb) | blether (verb) |
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have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds | to talk foolishly |
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | |
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly |