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• marv
  marv

  adjective

  marvelous; wonderful.
• Marv
  Marv

  noun

  a male given name, form of Marvin.
• MARV
  MARV

  acronym

  manoeuvrable re-entry vehicle: a missile that has one or more warheads that may be controlled so as to avoid enemy defences

marv

¹ American  

[mahrv] / mɑrv /

adjective

Slang.

1. marvelous; wonderful.

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Marv ² American  

[mahrv] / mɑrv /

noun

1. a male given name, form of Marvin.

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MARV British  

/ mɑːv /

acronym

1. manoeuvrable re-entry vehicle: a missile that has one or more warheads that may be controlled so as to avoid enemy defences

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Etymology

Origin of marv

By shortening

Example Sentences

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Marv

When he does, he’s usually met with regalement about what Marv means to a generation of people — this writer included.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2024

By the early 1990s, there was at least one quarterback still calling plays: Buffalo’s Jim Kelly, who estimates he made 95% of the decisions but deferred to coach Marv Levy in short-yardage and goal-line situations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2023

Those two port commissioners, Marv Padberg and Jerry Healy, are also under investigation by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.

From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2023

“And here comes Willis and the crowd is going wild,” radio announcer Marv Albert said.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 21, 2023

At first, I can’t even find Marv, but he locates me later on the front porch.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak