Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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palaver | Yes | No | Yes | No |
piffle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
palaver (noun) | piffle (noun) |
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loud and confused and empty talk | trivial nonsense |
flattery intended to persuade |
palaver (verb) | piffle (verb) |
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have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds | act in a trivial or ineffective way |
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering | speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly |
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly |