nashgab

Scots

Noun

nashgab (plural nashgabs)

1. impertinent chatter
   • 1817, Sir Walter Scott, Tales of my Landlord:

     "See now, mither, what ye hae dune," whispered Cuddie; "there's the Philistines, as ye ca' them, are gaun to whirry awa' Mr. Henry, and a' wi' your nashgab, deil be on't!".

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2. an impertinent chatterer

Alternative forms

• nashgob