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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.

marvelous; wonderful.

Marv ² American

[mahrv] / mɑrv /

noun

a male given name, form of Marvin.

MARV British

/ mɑːv /

acronym

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

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Marv

One of my big takeaways came from your complicated feelings about your dad, Marv Marinovich, and the narrative he helped craft of you as this robo-quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2025

Daniel Stern almost wasn’t cast in the role of Marv in ‘Home Alone’ -- a recurring theme throughout his career and memoir, ‘Home and Alone.’

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2024

Besides, the last coach who left WSU for UW turned out pretty good for the Huskies: the legendary Marv Harshman.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2024

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

From Washington Times ● Mar. 21, 2023

Marv doesn’t understand there’s nothing that can be done about it.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

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