palaver
(British) Mentally draining activity, either physical or fuss.
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Yes, but you did get to use the word "palaver", so I'd say that's been something of a win 👍
I made a video. I have found the warrior tropes quite uncomfortable during this cancer palaver because that suggests I’ve been fighting and making an effort in some way.
Palaver! Not 'heard' that in a long time...I associate it with growing up in the south west.
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(British) Mentally draining activity, either physical or fuss.
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(North America, archaic, _, in Britain) Talk, especially unnecessary talk; chatter.
That night the village warriors held a big palaver to celebrate their victories, and to choose a new chief.
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(Africa) A village council meeting.
Here we remained four days, on account of a palaver which was held on the following occasion.
“I made a video. I have found the warrior tropes quite uncomfortable during this cancer palaver because that suggests I’ve been fighting and making an effort in some way.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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