palaver

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A village council meeting.
2. 2
   Talk, especially unnecessary talk; chatter.
3. 3
   Mentally draining activity, either physical or fuss.
4. 4
   A meeting at which there is much talk; a debate; a moot.
5. 5
   Disagreement.
6. 6
   Talk intended to deceive.

Verb

1. 1
   To discuss with much talk.
2. 2
   To flatter.