klevver

See also: klèvver

Limburgish

Alternative forms

• klifver (Heerlen, specifically Heëlebaan and Kaumer)
• klèvver (Schinnen)

Etymology

Borrowed from English clever, from East Anglian dialectal English cliver (“expert at seizing”), from Middle English cliver (“tenacious”). See clever for more. Compare Central Franconian klevver (Kerkradish).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈklɛ.vəʁ/

Adjective

klevver (masculine klevvere, feminine klevver) (Venlo)

1. sensible, wise, able-minded

   Synonyms: kloek, wies

2. smart, intelligent