What does Haver mean in Scottish?

In Scottish English, haver (from the Scots havers (oats)) means "to maunder; to talk foolishly; to chatter," as heard in the song "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers. In British English elsewhere, haver means "to hem and haw; to be indecisive"
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What does Haver and Havering mean?

Haver: To talk nonsense, gibberish; to speak rubbish.

One could be told to “stop havering” or “dinnae haver”. Regional variations may substitute “slaver” in this instance, which also means to drool or salivate, as well as talk nonsense.
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What do you mean by Haver?

haver in American English

1. to talk foolishly or waste time talking foolishly. 2. to waver; vacillate.
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What does wabbit mean in Scotland?

Adjective. wabbit (comparative more wabbit, superlative most wabbit) (Scotland) Exhausted, tired.
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What does reek mean in Scottish?

1. Smoke (Sc. 1808 Jam.), vapour.
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What do Scots say when they toast?

The traditional Scottish Gaelic toast when raising a glass to say 'cheers' is Slàinte mhath which is pronounced slan-ge-var.
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How do you say cheers in Scottish?

There are so different ways to say “cheers” in many countries all over the world, however, in Scotland, it's Slàinte Mhath! Irish or Scots Gaelic? The term Slàinte Mhath (Pronounced Slanj-a-va) is actually both Irish and Scots Gaelic.
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How do you say tired in Scottish?

Scottish Word: Camceil.
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What does Hertie mean in Scottish?

Intoxicated, tipsy, exhilarated by drink (Sc.
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What is a Crabbit?

ill-tempered, grouchy.
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What is greet in Scottish?

weep, cry, lament; complain; grumble. Greet is Old English in origin, and makes its d颵t in Scotland in the late fourteenth century, in John Barbour's The Bruce, one of the earliest known pieces of Scots poetry.
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What does Ben mean in Scottish?

(bɛn ) Scottish. noun. 1. an inner room in a house or cottage.
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Is there a word haver?

verb (used without object) Chiefly British. to equivocate; vacillate.
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What does GLEG mean in Scots?

Definition of gleg

Scotland. : marked by quickness of perception or movement.
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What does Feart mean in Scottish?

feart ​Definitions and Synonyms

​adjective​Scottish. UK /fɪə(r)t/ DEFINITIONS1. frightened, especially without good reason.
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What is a Scottish Bower?

Bower (pronounced boor), dairy contractor. s.Sc. 1930 I. F. Grant Social and Economic Scot. 106: The custom of letting stock with the land . . .
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What does geggie mean in Scottish?

/ (ˈɡɛɡɪ) / noun. a Scottish, esp Glaswegian, slang word for the mouth.
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What does Baith mean in Scottish?

Translated: baith: both. “Both of you equally.”
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What does shut your geggie mean?

noun. (also geggy) slang, dialect Scottish. A person's mouth. Frequently in "shut your geggie": 'be quiet', 'shut up'.
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What is a Scottish wife called?

Definition of 'Sassenach'
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How do you say awesome in Scottish?

Braw. Braw is a classic piece of Scottish slang. In the iconic comic strip Oor Wullie, the titular character frequently uses it to describe all things nice, brilliant and fantastic. Someone may have 'braw banter', or the view from your hotel room may be braw.
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What does yer bum's oot the Windae mean?

“Yer bum's oot the windae” (Your bum is out the window) – You're literally talking rubbish.
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How do you say drink in Scottish?

Swallie/Bevvy/Tinky Link - Alternative words for drinks.
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How do you say Merry Christmas in Scottish?

'Nollaig Chridheil' means Merry Christmas in Scottish Gaelic. You could also say 'Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ùr' which means Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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