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smatter vs palaver

palaver vs smatter

smatter is not a noun while palaver is a noun.

smatter and palaver both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
smatter No No Yes No
palaver Yes No Yes No
As verbs, palaver is a hypernym of smatter; that is, palaver is a word with a broader meaning than smatter:
  • smatter: to talk foolishly
  • palaver: speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
Other hypernyms of smatter include blab, blabber, chatter, clack, gabble, gibber, maunder, piffle, prate, prattle, tattle, tittle-tattle, twaddle.
smatter (noun) palaver (noun)
loud and confused and empty talk
flattery intended to persuade
smatter (verb) palaver (verb)
speak with spotty or superficial knowledge have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds
to talk foolishly influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
work with in an amateurish manner speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
Difference between smatter and palaver

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