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shavie

noun shav·ie \ˈshā-vē\

Definition of SHAVIE

Scottish
:  prank
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Origin of SHAVIE

shave (swindle) + -ie
First Known Use: 1737

Related to SHAVIE

Synonyms
antic, caper, capriccio, dido, escapade, frolic, gag, jest, knavery, monkeyshine(s), practical joke, rag [chiefly British], roguery, prank [Scottish], shine(s), trick, waggery

Rhymes with SHAVIE

cavy, Davy, gravy, navy, slavey, wavy

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