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PALAVER Synonyms

There are 42 synonyms of the word palaver. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word palaver. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PALAVER

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chatter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• noisy talk

• the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

• the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys)

verb

• click repeatedly or uncontrollably

• cut unevenly with a chattering tool

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

• make noise as if chattering away

gabble
verbv
noun

• rapid and indistinct speech

verb

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

jabber
verb, nounv, n
noun

• rapid and indistinct speech

verb

• talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

prattle
verbv
noun

• idle or foolish and irrelevant talk

verb

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

twaddle
nounn
noun

• pretentious or silly talk or writing

verb

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

yak
nounn
noun

• noisy talk

• large long-haired wild ox of Tibet often domesticated

verb

• talk profusely

babble
verbv
noun

• gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby

verb

• utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way

• to talk foolishly

• flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

• divulge confidential information or secrets

blather
verbv
noun

• foolish gibberish

verb

• to talk foolishly

chat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an informal conversation

• birds having a chattering call

• songbirds having a chattering call

verb

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

converse
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a proposition obtained by conversion

adjective satellite

• of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other

• turned about in order or relation

verb

• carry on a conversation

drivel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a worthless message

• saliva spilling from the mouth

verb

• let saliva drivel from the mouth

gab
verb, nounv, n
noun

• light informal conversation for social occasions

verb

• talk profusely

gibberish
nounn
noun

• unintelligible talking

gossip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• light informal conversation for social occasions

• a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people

• a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others

verb

• wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

natter
verbv
verb

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

ramble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an aimless amble on a winding course

verb

• continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

talk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an exchange of ideas via conversation

• discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of')

• the act of giving a talk to an audience

• a speech that is open to the public

• idle gossip or rumor

verb

• exchange thoughts; talk with

• express in speech

• use language

• reveal information

• divulge confidential information or secrets

• deliver a lecture or talk

waffle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• pancake batter baked in a waffle iron

verb

• pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

hot air
nounn
noun

• air that has been heated and tends to rise

• loud and confused and empty talk

ado
nounn
noun

• a rapid active commotion

Best Hypernyms For PALAVER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for palaver, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
bunk flattery hokum meaninglessness mouth nonsense nonsensicality parley persuade speak talk utter verbalise verbalize

Alternatives for CHATTER

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