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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

The rematch was closer but the Cowboys prevailed 30-13, handing coach Marv Levy, QB Jim Kelly and the rest of the Bills their fourth straight Super Bowl defeat.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2024

With a 68-41 record, he ranks second on the franchise list in victories, trailing only Hall of Famer Marv Levy.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 7, 2023

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

Not bad, really, and I finally ask Marv exactly why he’s chosen today of all days to take me out to breakfast.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak