Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun powwow
2 senses of powwow
Sense 1
huddle, powwow -- ((informal) a quick private conference)
=> conference, group discussion -- (a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic)
Sense 2
powwow -- (a council of or with Native Americans)
=> council -- (a meeting of people for consultation; "emergency council")
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb powwow
1 sense of powwow
Sense 1
powwow -- (hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting)
=> hash out, discuss, talk over -- (speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; "We discussed our household budget")