claver

American  

[kley-ver, klah-] / ˈkleɪ vər, ˈklɑ- /

noun

Scot. and North England.

1. idle talk; gossip.

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claver British  

/ ˈkleɪvə /

verb

1. to talk idly; gossip

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noun

1. (often plural) idle talk; gossip

Etymology

Origin of claver

First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

This has been criticized as a claver but patronizing estimate, but it indicates what is generally admitted to be Mr. Denby's outstanding quality, loyalty.

From Time Magazine Archive

There's no a claver in a' the countryside but ye maun fess 't hame aneth yer oxter, as gin 't were the prodigal afore he repentit.

From Malcolm by MacDonald, George

"Hoots wi' y'r giddy claver," said he, before I had spoken a word; and walking off, he sat down at some distance.

From Lords of the North by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)

An' ye claver sic' nonsense when ye're daft, what would ye say when ye're sane?

From Lords of the North by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)

"Everybody will ken the right wye o' it, and will claver and gossip, when they wad 'a be better to mind their ain affairs, an' let ither folk alane."

From The Underworld The Story of Robert Sinclair, Miner by Welsh, James C.