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obv

American  
[ov] / ɒv /
Also obvs

adverb

Informal.
  1. obviously.

    Obv they didn't know each other till today.


Etymology

Origin of obv

First recorded in 1980–85; by shortening and alteration

Example Sentences

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She’s overdue for her star on the Walk of Fame, obv.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

You’ve received such rave reviews in your career and Blanca is obv.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2024

"Also, I've never met Peter, respect his work as VC, and obv disagree on Trump and press, there is no 'bad blood.'" he wrote in response to a Twitter comment.

From Reuters • May 27, 2016

And you obv know nothing about football comparing juniors to senior football, so i think this discussion is over because of ur lack of knowledge 124.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2013

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