palavering

noun

loud and confused and empty talk

flattery intended to persuade

verb

have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

Roots

parabolapalav- · Greek · speech, talk

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The word palavering breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root palav-, from Greek parabola (“speech, talk”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.