fave
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of fave
First recorded in 1935–40; by shortening
Example Sentences
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You’ve been something of a connoisseur’s fave, I think it’s fair to say, which is why the Taylor Swift lyric was such a delight: “We declared Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Bluetooth microphones pair with the sound system, and the karaoke app displays the lyrics to your fave karaoke songs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
I look at these admirals, it’s got to be your all-time fave, in black and white.
From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025
"But I will remember fondly seeing some of my fave bands videos for the first time on Kerrang," he says.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2024
“I know. I should be on TV. This Broadway musical? Just a stepping-stone. Jenny Yen trains dogs for all sorts of shows, including my fave, Dog Squad. ”
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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