palaver

Noun

• loud and confused and empty talk
  • mere rhetoric
    

• flattery intended to persuade

Verb

• have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds

• influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  • He palavered her into going along
    

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  hot air , empty words , empty talk , rhetoric , blandishment , cajolery , wheedle , cajole , blarney , coax , sweet-talk , inveigle