hearing vs palaver

hearing

noun
  • A proceeding at which discussions are heard. 

  • The sense used to perceive sound. 

  • The act by which something is heard. 

  • A legal procedure done before a judge, without a jury, as with an evidentiary hearing. 

adj
  • Able to hear, as opposed to deaf. 

palaver

noun
  • A meeting at which there is much talk; a debate; a moot. 

  • Disagreement. 

  • Mentally-draining activity, either physical or fuss. 

  • Talk intended to deceive. 

  • A village council meeting. 

verb
  • To flatter. 

  • To discuss with much talk. 

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