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View synonyms for fave

fave

or fav

[ feyv ]

noun

, Slang.


fave

/ feɪv /

adjective

  1. informal.
    short for favourite favourite


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fave1

First recorded in 1935–40; by shortening

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Example Sentences

This chef’s fave has an ergonomic grip, stays sharp, and is nice and lightweight.

Recent years have seen her ascend from ironic fave to reclaimed heroine, propelled by Paris-indebted influencer culture and the same Y2K nostalgia that has driven reconsiderations of Britney Spears and Limp Bizkit.

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An Instagram user viewing a post with like counts turned off would simply see “Adam and others like this,” rather than the number of faves.

We’ve rounded up our fave scents, potions and conditioners—which we guarantee will be your favorites too.

I especially don’t-hate Sam, because he so eagerly endorsed this contest — and he even looked at a 75-item “shortlist” of Week 1424 entries, culled from about 1,700 in all, and weighed in with his faves.

My longtime fave is Rose Cafe & Market in neighboring Venice.

Literally, due fave, the expression on such occasions to signify a small quantity.

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