Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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palaver | Yes | No | Yes | No |
chatter | Yes | No | Yes | No |
palaver (noun) | chatter (noun) |
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loud and confused and empty talk | noisy talk |
flattery intended to persuade | the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) |
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine |
palaver (verb) | chatter (verb) |
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have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds | speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly |
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | talk socially without exchanging too much information |
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | make noise as if chattering away |
cut unevenly with a chattering tool | |
click repeatedly or uncontrollably |