What is a Parlava?
intr. To talk idly or at length. v.tr. Archaic To flatter or cajole. [Portuguese palavra, speech, alteration of Late Latin parabola, speech, parable; see parable.]
When something is a Palava?
palava. It’s an African idiom or slang that means confusion or trouble . It’s the same as ‘wahala’.
What does palaver mean in the UK?
/pəˈlæv.ɚ/ unnecessary work and trouble: Organizing the annual office lunch was such a palaver, I swore I’d never do it again. talking or discussion that goes on for too long and is not important: That’s enough palaver for now.
How do you spell Palarva?
palaver in American English
- a conference or discussion.
- a long parley, esp. one between primitive natives and European traders, explorers, colonial officials, etc.
- profuse and idle talk; chatter.
- persuasive talk; flattery; cajolery. intransitive verb.
- to talk profusely and idly.
- to parley or confer. transitive verb.
What is a Palava or palaver?
uncountable noun. Palaver is unnecessary fuss and bother about the way something is done. [informal]
What is a Palarva?
1a : a long parley usually between persons of different cultures or levels of sophistication a palaver between foreign ministers. b : conference, discussion a palaver between union leaders. 2a : idle talk Cut the palaver and get down to business.
How do you spell Palava as in what a Palava?
A term used to express what a load of hassle a task or experience is/was. Usually used when quite pissed off or on verge of giving up.
What is an Apeth?
(Northern England, informal, endearing) A silly or foolish person.
What means unseemly?
Definition of unseemly (Entry 1 of 2) : not seemly: such as. a : not according with established standards of good form or taste unseemly bickering. b : not suitable for time or place : inappropriate, unseasonable.
What is a Bibliopegist?
(ˈbʊkˌbaɪndə ) noun. a person whose business or craft is binding books.
What is Apoth?
1 : one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes.
What does silly Apath mean?
Is Cockwomble British?
(Britain, slang, derogatory) A foolish or obnoxious person.