Palaver
[pa-la-ver]
noun legal government
LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)
Meaning- Legal dispute or official matter
The chief want settle the big Palaver wey happen between the two families.
The chief wants to settle the big dispute that happened between the two families.
No bring unnecessary Palaver come this house.
Do not bring unnecessary conflict into this house.
Pronunciationpa-la-ver
Part of speechnoun
Registerinformal
Usage noteThis term is used when referring to serious conflicts or formal disagreements that may involve authorities. It is commonly used in social and community contexts to describe ongoing friction.
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