fave

or fav

[ feyv ]

noun

, Slang.

1. favorite.

fave

/ feɪv /

adjective

1. informal.
   short for favourite favourite

Word History and Origins

Origin of fave¹

First recorded in 1935–40; by shortening

Example Sentences

While there are the big moments — like the dress your fave wore to the Oscars, or your first dinner at Damian — it’s the small moments in between that give a piece life.

From Los Angeles Times

Keep an eye out for Bleachers, the band led by longtime Grammy fave Jack Antonoff, who’s been named producer of the year three ceremonies in a row.

From Los Angeles Times

I grew up at a specific time in the digital era when an infamous Tumblr account called "Your Fave Is Problematic," would compile a list of dirty laundry about a celebrity that could include culture appropriation, homophobia or something as serious as alleged sexual assault.

From Salon

So what are his tips to avoid being empty-handed if your fave artist breaks your heart?

From BBC

"But I will remember fondly seeing some of my fave bands videos for the first time on Kerrang," he says.

From BBC

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