What does Palaver mean?

Trouble, fuss, or complicated situation. Also used to mean an argument or prolonged discussion For example: Dis na big palaver (This is a big hassle/mess)

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Palaver can also mean: Palaver is another word for smoking weed. Much like the story behind 4:20, 'palaver' comes from a group of stoners that met up every Monday night to play cards and discuss The Dark Tower, by S.King. In The Dark Tower, Palaver is explained as a meeting where people chat to one another.As the monday night meetings evolved the friends would end up discussing more obscure topics, as you do when stoned. These would then turn into silly debates, causing a palaver., Trouble, fuss, or complicated situation. Also used to mean an argument or prolonged discussion.

Added May 15, 2025

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Trouble, fuss, or complicated situation. Also used to mean an argument or prolonged discussion

"Dis na big palaver (This is a big hassle/mess)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 03, 2025

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Palaver is another word for smoking weed. Much like the story behind 4:20, 'palaver' comes from a group of stoners that met up every Monday night to play cards and discuss The Dark Tower, by S.King. In The Dark Tower, Palaver is explained as a meeting where people chat to one another.As the monday night meetings evolved the friends would end up discussing more obscure topics, as you do when stoned. These would then turn into silly debates, causing a palaver.

"Do you want to join me for a palaver before the pub?"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · May 15, 2025

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Trouble, fuss, or complicated situation. Also used to mean an argument or prolonged discussion.

"Dis na big palaver (This is a big hassle/mess)."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · July 27, 2025

Score: 0