fave

[feyv]
noun, adjective Slang.

Origin:
by shortening

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fave (feɪv) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj, —n
informal favourite short for favourite

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Fave is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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Word Origin & History

fave
1938, slang shortening of favorite.
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Example sentences
It's time again for our fave pop-culture items o' the week.
You're not only my fave rave economist and voice of sanity, but you're a fan of
  my absolute favorite author as well.
There are many amazing things in the rain forest but my fave is the parrot clay
  lick.
Make a play date with yourself and get reacquainted with fave toys from your
  younger days.
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