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palaver vs swagger

swagger vs palaver

palaver and swagger both are nouns.

palaver is not an adjective while swagger is an adjective.

palaver and swagger both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
palaver Yes No Yes No
swagger Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, swagger is a hyponym of palaver; that is, swagger is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than palaver:
  • palaver: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  • swagger: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
Other hyponyms of palaver include soft-soap, browbeat, bully.
palaver (noun) swagger (noun)
loud and confused and empty talk a proud stiff pompous gait
flattery intended to persuade an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work
palaver (adjective) swagger (adjective)
(British informal) very chic
palaver (verb) swagger (verb)
have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Difference between palaver and swagger

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