marv

[ mahrv ]

/ mɑrv /

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adjective Slang.

marvelous; wonderful.

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Origin of marv

By shortening

Words nearby marv

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Other definitions for marv (2 of 2)

Marv

[ mahrv ]

/ mɑrv /

noun

a male given name, form of Marvin.

How to use marv in a sentence

"Marv, in this business you never depend on just one lead," Ranthar Jard told him.
Time Crime|H. Beam Piper
The Vinrooge wine acted the way Marv said it would only he must have meant two cases of beer insted of two bottles.
"Same old Bill, eh Mable!"|Edward Streeter
I got to quit now cause I was supposed to relieve Marv Motel on gard half an hour ago sos he could get his supper.
"Same old Bill, eh Mable!"|Edward Streeter
Marv Motel, whats gunner on my piece, is busy all day fixin things up.
"Same old Bill, eh Mable!"|Edward Streeter

"Hester Marv—" she had begun to answer in a fright, when Nuncey broke out laughing.
Shining Ferry|Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

British Dictionary definitions for marv

MARV

/ (mɑːv) /

n acronym for

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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