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havers

American  
[hey-verz] / ˈheɪ vərz /

interjection

Chiefly Scot.
  1. nonsense; poppycock.


Etymology

Origin of havers

Plural of haver nonsense, akin to haver

Example Sentences

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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

I saw fine that the man was daft, but what answer could I gie to his havers?

From The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies by Buchan, John

"It's havers ye're talkin', Duncan!" cried old Andrew sharply.

From Duncan Polite The Watchman of Glenoro by MacGregor, Mary Esther Miller

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 Douglas, O.

And Mistress M'Kissock will say that it is all havers and nonsense, but I am sure.

From The White Blackbird by Douglas, Hudson