What does shaver mean?
Shaver means One who shaves..
Shaver
/ˈʃeɪvə/ · noun
Meaning
One who shaves..
Definitions by Sense
- One who shaves.
- A barber, one whose occupation is to shave.
- A tool or machine for shaving; an electric razor.
- (slang, obsolete) An extortionate bargainer; a sharper.
- One who fleeces; a pillager; a plunderer.
- (colloquial) A boy; a lad; a little fellow.
Example Sentences
The shaver is an honest friendly man as before: he has a good deal to do to smother his Welsh fire, which, you know, he has in a greater degree than some would imagine. He posts himself a good part of the year in some warm house, wins the ladies money at ombre, and convinces them, that they are highly obliged to him.
By these shavers the Turks were stripped.
"Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen," said the sergeant, "but as I have mentioned at the door to this young shaver" (which he hadn't), "I am on a chase in the name of the King, and I want the blacksmith."
Synonyms for shaver
Antonyms for shaver
Related Words
Word Forms
- shavers
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shaver?
Common synonyms include tyke, minor, child, nestling.
What is the opposite of shaver?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use shaver in a sentence?
The shaver is an honest friendly man as before: he has a good deal to do to smother his Welsh fire, which, you know, he has in a greater degree than some would imagine. He posts himself a good part of the year in some warm house, wins the ladies money at ombre, and convinces them, that they are highly obliged to him.
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