trev
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.”
How to use trev
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal slang for an ordinary, unsophisticated young man, especially one from a working-class or rural background.
Informal and regional (chiefly British and New Zealand slang); not used in formal writing.
Word forms
trevs plural, Trevs plural
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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.
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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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