/bav.ɑːr.dɑːʒ/ or /bav.ɑːr.daʒ/ (UK) /bɑː.vɑːr.dɑːʒ/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

loquacious talk or chatter, idle gossip, or tedious verbosity

“The bavardage at the dinner party was annoying everyone, so they decided to change the subject.”

2. noun

the quality of being loquacious or prone to idle talk

“She was known for her bavardage, which often led to misunderstandings.”