Havering

Part of speech: verb

Pronunciation: /ˈheɪvəɹɪŋ/

Definitions

1. To engage in aimless or foolish discussions while showing uncertainty in decision-making or expressing thoughts
2. To display a tendency to waver or hesitate in judgment while partaking in trivial or nonsensical dialogue
3. To talk in a confused or pointless manner without clear direction ; to show doubt or be unsure in making a decision

Etymology: In Scotland and northern England, "haver" has long meant to talk foolishly or to dither, but its own origin is uncertain. It is easy to mix up with a separate word, also Scots, meaning oats. The two share spelling and sound, and the oat word has nothing to do with chatter, so the link between them is not clear. "Havering" is simply "haver" with the -ing ending added, giving a word for rambling talk or for wavering between choices.