Haverer

/ˈhævərər/ noun

Definition

A person who talks nonsense, wavers indecisively, or speaks foolishly.

Etymology

From the Scottish dialect verb 'haver' (to speak foolishly, to waver) plus agent suffix '-er'. Related to Old Norse roots meaning to stammer or hesitate.

Kelly Says

A 'haverer' was someone whose speech was so unclear or foolish that people couldn't trust what they said—it combined both meaning you talked too much AND that nothing you said made sense.

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