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hank marvin
What does hank marvin mean?
A lighthearted way to announce it's time to eat.
"Right, I'm Hank Marvin, what's everyone having?"
Origin
Named after Hank Marvin, lead guitarist of The Shadows, whose surname rhymes with 'starving'. The slang took off in Britain from the late 20th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hank Marvin mean in slang?
It means starving or very hungry. 'Marvin' rhymes with 'starving' in Cockney rhyming slang.
Who is Hank Marvin?
He's the guitarist from The Shadows, and his surname became rhyming slang for 'starving' because it rhymes.
How do you use 'I'm Hank Marvin'?
You say it when you're really hungry, like 'I'm absolutely Hank Marvin, let's eat.'
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