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Trev (noun) means (British/New Zealand slang) An ordinary working-class or rural young man. Example: “He's just your average trev who spends weekends fixing up his car.”

noun

(British/New Zealand slang) An ordinary working-class or rural young man.

"He's just your average trev who spends weekends fixing up his car."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInformal slang for an ordinary, unsophisticated young man, especially one from a working-class or rural background.

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Informal and regional (chiefly British and New Zealand slang); not used in formal writing.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: trevs

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Etymology

From "Trev," a recurring character name in 1970s New Zealand television comedy, which gave rise to a general slang term for an unpretentious working-class bloke.

· First attested 1970

Class of 1970 trev joined the language around 1970.

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Rhymes for trev

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trev” mean?

The word “trev” means (British/New Zealand slang) An ordinary working-class or rural young man. In plain terms, informal slang for an ordinary, unsophisticated young man, especially one from a working-class or rural background.

How do you use “trev” in a sentence?

Here is “trev” used in a sentence: “He's just your average trev who spends weekends fixing up his car.”

What part of speech is “trev”?

“Trev” is a noun.

Where does the word “trev” come from?

The word “trev” dates back to around 1970. From "Trev," a recurring character name in 1970s New Zealand television comedy, which gave rise to a general slang term for an unpretentious working-class bloke.

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