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单词 havey-cavey
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Definition of havey-cavey in English:

havey-cavey

adjective ˌheɪvɪˈkeɪvi
  • That seems or is considered to be dishonest, devious, or untrustworthy; ‘dodgy’. Now archaic and historical.

Origin

Late 18th century (in an earlier sense). Origin uncertain; perhaps from have- + -y, with reduplication (with variation of the initial consonant).

 
 

Definition of havey-cavey in US English:

havey-cavey

adjectiveˌheɪvɪˈkeɪvi
  • That seems or is considered to be dishonest, devious, or untrustworthy; ‘dodgy’. Now archaic and historical.

Origin

Late 18th century (in an earlier sense). Origin uncertain; perhaps from have- + -y, with reduplication (with variation of the initial consonant).

 
 
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