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havers

American  
[hay-verz] / ˈheɪ vərz /

interjection

Chiefly Scot.
  1. nonsense; poppycock.


Etymology

Origin of havers

Plural of haver nonsense, akin to haver


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Professional and amateur opinion havers had not only an occasion to vent about a salient class issue, but a new vocabulary for it.

From Slate ● Jan. 30, 2024

Wheesht, Janet, hinny—wheesht," said he; "dinna be talking havers.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III by Various

"Who was it that started these same spells?" says I. "Was it not in your mind to be trying these havers on Bryde yourself?"

From The McBrides A Romance of Arran by John Sillars

That's all havers," said the Cornal; "all havers.

From Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love and Adventure by Neil Munro

Mrs. M'Cosh said, "Awa wi' ye, laddie," and "Sic havers," but after much urging owned that she knew a song which had been a favourite with her Andra.

From Penny Plain by O. Douglas

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