English noun: powwow | |||
1. | powwow (communication) (informal) a quick private conference | ||
Synonyms | huddle | ||
Broader (hypernym) | conference, group discussion | ||
Member holonym | huddler | ||
Domain usage | colloquialism | ||
2. | powwow (group) a council of or with Native Americans | ||
Broader (hypernym) | council | ||
English verb: powwow | |||
1. | powwow (communication) hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting | ||
Examples | Sam and Sue powwow, Sam wants to powwow with Sue | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | discuss, hash out, talk over | ||