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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.
  1. marvelous; wonderful.


Marv 2 American  
[mahrv] / mɑrv /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Marvin.


MARV British  
/ mɑːv /

acronym

  1. manoeuvrable re-entry vehicle: a missile that has one or more warheads that may be controlled so as to avoid enemy defences

"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

Etymology

Origin of marv

By shortening


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One of my big takeaways came from your complicated feelings about your dad, Marv Marinovich, and the narrative he helped craft of you as this robo-quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2025

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

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

With a 68-41 record, he ranks second on the franchise list in victories, trailing only Hall of Famer Marv Levy.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 7, 2023

After another ten minutes or so, I detect that Marv might want to head back inside.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

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