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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of jol (“a party”). South-Africa, alt-of, alternative

Verb

1. 1
   To talk noisily, prate loudly. Scotland
2. 2
   Alternative form of jol (“to party”). South-Africa, alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Etymology

From Middle English chaulen, chavelen (“to indulge in idle talk, jabber”), from chavel (“jaw”).

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