fave

or fav

[ feyv ]

/ feɪv /

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noun, adjective Slang.

favorite.

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Origin of fave

First recorded in 1935–40; by shortening

Words nearby fave

faux, fauxbourdon, faux-naïf, faux pas, fava bean, fave, favela, favelado, favella, favellidium, faveolate

How to use fave in a sentence

This chef’s fave has an ergonomic grip, stays sharp, and is nice and lightweight.
Best chef knife for cutting meat, vegetables, and herbs|Carla Sosenko|August 20, 2021|Popular-Science
Recent years have seen her ascend from ironic fave to reclaimed heroine, propelled by Paris-indebted influencer culture and the same Y2K nostalgia that has driven reconsiderations of Britney Spears and Limp Bizkit.
The Surprisingly Complicated Pleasures of Cooking With Paris|Judy Berman|August 4, 2021|Time
An Instagram user viewing a post with like counts turned off would simply see “Adam and others like this,” rather than the number of faves.
What’s not to like? Instagram lets users hide ‘like’ counts on posts.|Rachel Lerman|April 15, 2021|Washington Post
We’ve rounded up our fave scents, potions and conditioners—which we guarantee will be your favorites too.
Spring Escape: Your Guide To Springtime Beauty|cmurray|April 9, 2021|Essence.com

I especially don’t-hate Sam, because he so eagerly endorsed this contest — and he even looked at a 75-item “shortlist” of Week 1424 entries, culled from about 1,700 in all, and weighed in with his faves.
Style Conversational Week 1428: Return of the Seven|Pat Myers|March 18, 2021|Washington Post
My longtime fave is Rose Cafe & Market in neighboring Venice.
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|June 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Literally, due fave, the expression on such occasions to signify a small quantity.
Imaginary Conversations and Poems|Walter Savage Landor

British Dictionary definitions for fave

fave

/ (feɪv) /

adjective, noun

informal short for favourite (def. 1), favourite (def. 2)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

fave

or fav

Origin of fave

Words nearby fave

Words related to fave

How to use fave in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for fave