General
palav
What does palav mean?
A troublesome fuss or heated wrangle. From 'palaver'. Also palaver.
"I don't want no palav over who paying the bill."
Origin
From Portuguese-derived 'palaver' (talk/dispute); Caribbean usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does palav mean?
Palav means a fuss, argument or drawn-out commotion, a troublesome wrangle over something.
Where does palav come from?
It is a shortened form of 'palaver', which derives from a Portuguese word for talk or dispute, used across the Caribbean.
How do you use palav in a sentence?
You might say 'I don't want no palav over who paying the bill' to avoid a fuss.
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