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- [pahr-lee]
- /ˈpɑr li/
- /ˈpɑː.li/
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- [pahr-lee]
- /ˈpɑr li/
Definitions of parley word
- noun plural parley a discussion or conference. 1
- noun plural parley an informal conference between enemies under a truce, especially to discuss terms, conditions of surrender, etc. 1
- verb without object parley to hold an informal conference with an enemy under a truce, as between active hostilities. 1
- verb without object parley to speak, talk, or confer. 1
- noun parley Peter, pen name of Samuel Griswald Goodrich. 1
- intransitive verb parley talk, discuss 1
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Origin of parley
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English parlai < Middle French parlee, noun use of feminine of parle, past participle of parler to parle
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Parts of speech for Parley
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parley popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for parley
verb parley
- arbitrate — When someone in authority arbitrates between two people or groups who are in dispute, they consider all the facts and make an official decision about who is right.
- blitzed — inebriated; drunk
- blitzing — Military. an overwhelming all-out attack, especially a swift ground attack using armored units and air support. an intensive aerial bombing.
- chew the fat — If people chew the fat, they talk in a relaxed, informal way.
- chitchatting — light conversation; casual talk; gossip.
noun parley
- cajolery — persuasion by flattery or promises; wheedling; coaxing.
- caucus — A caucus is a group of people within an organization who share similar aims and interests or who have a lot of influence.
- chalk talk — an informal lecture with pertinent points, explanatory diagrams, etc, shown on a blackboard
- chinfest — gabfest; bull session; rap session.
- clambake — A clambake is a picnic at which clams and other food are served.
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