Palaver (noun)

A prolonged and often empty discussion or debate.

Origin:

It comes from the portuguese word "palavra" meaning "talk".

Examples:

1. The meeting turned into a palaver, with people talking at cross-purposes.
2. The committee meeting was a palaver, it took hours to make a decision.
3. He was tired of the endless palaver in the office.
4. The palaver about the new policy lasted for two hours.
5. The palaver between the two leaders was broadcast live on television.