Claver

/ˈkleɪvər/ noun

Definition

One who claviers or babbles; a talkative or gossipy person, especially in Scottish dialect.

Etymology

From Scots 'claver' (to chatter or gossip), possibly from Dutch or Germanic roots. Primarily Scottish and Northern English dialect.

Kelly Says

In Scottish dialect, 'claver' perfectly captures that person who never stops talking at the pub—it's a word full of affectionate judgment, the kind of term communities create for archetypal social types.

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