adj
marv
Marv (adj) means informal British shorthand for "marvellous"; fantastic or wonderful. Example: “The party was absolutely marv.”
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Informal British shorthand for "marvellous"; fantastic or wonderful.
"“How's it going?” the cop inquired. “Just marv,” said Oedipa. “I'll let you know if it's hopeless.”"
— Thomas Pynchon (1966)
"The party was absolutely marv."
How to use marv
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual British way of saying something is great, short for "marvellous."
When to use it
Very informal and mainly used in British English slang.
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Etymology
A clipped, informal form of "marvellous."
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What does “marv” mean?
The word “marv” means informal British shorthand for "marvellous"; fantastic or wonderful. In plain terms, a casual British way of saying something is great, short for "marvellous.".
How do you use “marv” in a sentence?
Here is “marv” used in a sentence: “The party was absolutely marv.”
What part of speech is “marv”?
“Marv” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of marv?
"marv" (adj) means informal British shorthand for "marvellous"; fantastic or wonderful.
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