Quick definitions from WordNet (palaver)
▸ noun: loud and confused and empty talk
▸ noun: flattery intended to persuade
▸ verb: have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds
▸ verb: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering ("He palavered her into going along")
▸ verb: speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
▸ Also see palaver
▸ noun: loud and confused and empty talk
▸ noun: flattery intended to persuade
▸ verb: have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds
▸ verb: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering ("He palavered her into going along")
▸ verb: speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
▸ Also see palaver