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 | ||