marv

¹

[ mahrv ]

adjective

, Slang.

1. marvelous; wonderful.

Marv

²

[ mahrv ]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Marvin.

MARV

/ mɑːv /

acronym for

1. manoeuvrable re-entry vehicle: a missile that has one or more warheads that may be controlled so as to avoid enemy defences

Word History and Origins

Origin of marv¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

"Marv, in this business you never depend on just one lead," Ranthar Jard told him.

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The Vinrooge wine acted the way Marv said it would only he must have meant two cases of beer insted of two bottles.

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I got to quit now cause I was supposed to relieve Marv Motel on gard half an hour ago sos he could get his supper.

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Marv Motel, whats gunner on my piece, is busy all day fixin things up.

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"Hester Marv—" she had begun to answer in a fright, when Nuncey broke out laughing.

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