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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.

marvelous; wonderful.

Marv ² American

[mahrv] / mɑrv /

noun

a male given name, form of Marvin.

MARV British

/ mɑːv /

acronym

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

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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

In another iconic scene in said brownstone, Stern’s Marv is electrocuted.

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

“And here comes Willis and the crowd is going wild,” radio announcer Marv Albert said.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 21, 2023

The three of us laugh as Marv fidgets.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

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