palaver
US /pəˈlæv.ɚ/
UK /pəˈlæv.ɚ/
1.
perbincangan kosong, omong kosong, cakap-cakap
prolonged and idle discussion
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Let's stop all this palaver and get down to business.
Mari kita hentikan semua perbincangan kosong ini dan mulakan kerja.
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There was a lot of palaver about the new regulations.
Terdapat banyak perbincangan mengenai peraturan baharu.
2.
keributan, kekecohan, masalah
trouble or fuss over something
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All the palaver about getting ready for the trip was exhausting.
Semua keributan tentang persiapan perjalanan itu meletihkan.
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There was no need for such a palaver over a simple mistake.
Tidak perlu ada keributan sebegitu untuk kesilapan kecil.
1.
bercakap panjang, berbual kosong, bertele-tele
talk at length or tediously
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He would palaver for hours about his travels.
Dia akan bercakap panjang lebar selama berjam-jam tentang perjalanannya.
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Don't palaver with me, just give me a straight answer.
Jangan bercakap panjang dengan saya, berikan sahaja jawapan yang terus terang.