Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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palaver | Yes | No | Yes | No |
bunk | Yes | No | Yes | No |
palaver (noun) | bunk (noun) |
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loud and confused and empty talk | a bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers |
flattery intended to persuade | a rough bed (as at a campsite) |
beds built one above the other | |
a long trough for feeding cattle | |
unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) | |
a message that seems to convey no meaning |
palaver (verb) | bunk (verb) |
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have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds | flee; take to one's heels; cut and run |
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | provide with a bunk |
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | avoid paying |