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daev

verbaction

to deafen with loud noise

To overwhelm or injure someone's hearing by very loud or persistent noise or talk; to deafen.

Example in use

Dinna keep the telly sae loud, ye'll daev me.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/DAYV/

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Origin & context

scotsolderharsh

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