Definition of: palaver

(pə·lav′ər) noun
1. Empty talk, especially that intended to flatter or deceive.
2. A profuse parley; hence, public discussion or conference: a term originated by the Portuguese explorers of Africa.
—v.t. To flatter; cajole.
—v.i. To talk idly and at length. See synonyms under BABBLE. [<Pg. palavra word, speech <LL parabola a story, word <L, comparison. Doublet of PARABLE, PARABOLA, PAROLE.]
—pa·lav′er·er noun
—pa·lav′er·ing adjective & noun