fave

or fav

[feyv]

noun, adjective Slang.

favorite.

Origin of fave

First recorded in 1935–40; by shortening

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Examples from the Web for faver

Historical Examples of faver

"The pretty man was goin' to be my faver," said the child, pleadingly.
The Secret of the Storm Country
Grace Miller White
And Faver scolded me because the rope broke—and it wasn't my fault at all!
Just Patty
Jean Webster
I think they're the healthiest and the most faver'ble to the soul.
The Harvester
Gene Stratton Porter
Say will you do me a faver and cut out kissin me with the bottom of your heart?
Deer Godchild
Marguerite Bernard and Edith Serrell
To hear Mr. Davis, Mr. Faver reports, you would have no idea that he considered the cause lost.
Dixie After the War
Myrta Lockett Avary

British Dictionary definitions for faver

fave

adjective, noun

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

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Word Origin and History for faver

fave

1938, slang shortening of favorite.