Definition of palavering:
(n) :
A meeting at which there is much talk; a debate; a moot.
(n) :
(Canada, US, archaic in Britain) Talk, especially unnecessary talk; chatter. [from 18th c.]
(n) :
(British) Mentally draining activity, either physical or fuss.
(n) :
(informal) Disagreement.
(v) :
(intransitive) To discuss with much talk.
(n) :
Talk intended to deceive. [from 19th c.]