palaver
VERBNOUN
/pə'lɑvər/
7 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
palaver is a valid 7-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3A1L1A1V4E1R1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING
What does palaver mean?
VERB · 3 SENSES
1
Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering.
“He palavered her into going along”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
Speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
3
Have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds.
BROADER
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
Flattery intended to persuade.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
2
Loud and confused and empty talk.
SYNONYMS
BROADER