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Meanings of powwow in English

(Informal) a quick private conference.

Usage of powwow in English
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It was clear at the two-day suppliers' powwow that Hachigo meant business.
Reuters
2
I didn't know what a powwow was, but I went with him.
Outpost
3
Then we have several pages of romantic powwow and confusion signifying nothing.
The $30,000 Bequest, and Other Stories
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Then we have several pages of romantic powwow and confusion dignifying nothing.
The Entire Project Gutenberg Works of Mark Twain
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Then we can have the big powwow, see who's the big mugwump.
Dayworld
6
I don't care whether it's a library club or an Indian powwow.
Kit of Greenacre Farm
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No one asked Faith's opinion during the impromptu powwow so she offered none.
Frontier courtship
8
There was a big powwow the other day in the Sun Dance Canyon.
The Patrol of the Sun Dance Trail
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They knew exactly when and where Samim's powwow was being held.
Wired
10
Solemnly the peace pipe had been puffed and solemnly the peace powwow held.
Canada: the Empire of the North / Being the Romantic Story of th...
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Flood opened the powwow by demanding to know the meaning of this visit.
The Log of a Cowboy: A Narrative of the Old Trail Days
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They are just back from a big brave-making powwow, you say.
The Patrol of the Sun Dance Trail
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Why isn't he up here with us for this little powwow?
Darkness on the edge of town
14
Let's head inside, powwow some, and then get Fade patched up.
Outpost
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Here is the journal's account of the way in which the powwow was conducted:-
First Across the Continent / The Story of the Exploring Expediti...
16
Just a little social powwow with the boys, most likely.
Wells Brothers: The Young Cattle Kings
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