palaverous
马马虎虎,马虎了事,马马虎虎的,马虎
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Definitions
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- : a conference or discussion.
- : a parley or conference between European traders, explorers, colonial officials, etc., and people indigenous to a region, especially in West Africa.
- : profuse and idle talk; chatter.
- : persuasive talk; flattery; cajolery.
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pa·lav·ered, pa·lav·er·ing.
- : to talk profusely and idly.
- : to parley or confer.
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pa·lav·ered, pa·lav·er·ing.
- : to cajole or persuade.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
That the palaver was enough to promptly warrant Congressional hearings is testament to just how removed the investing public is from today’s market mechanics.
He seemed at first much pleased of the situation, but after examining the captives closely he called a palaver.
With North Korea, the palaver is mostly about hoping and waiting.
Barton summoned us to a meeting, one night, and we held a long palaver over the situation.
"Ah, yes, I understand your smooth palaver," the bridegroom growled between his teeth.
Think I want to hang around and palaver with a set of pirates that'd stick a gun in my face and tell me where I git off?
Ko-boru was all for a long and impressive palaver, but recognized a certain absence of encouragement in the Commissioner's tone.
"That is a Government palaver," smiled Sanders, and that was all the satisfaction Ferguson received.