Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

marv

/ˈmɑː(ɹ)v/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.87 in modern English

Syllables: marv
IPA: /ˈmɑː(ɹ)v/

9

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Marvellous, fantastic.

Colloquial

name

A diminutive of the male given name Marvin.

name

Alternative form of Merv

noun

A maneuverable reentry vehicle, a type of nuclear warhead capable of shifting targets in flight.

Example Sentences

"“How's it going?” the cop inquired. “Just marv,” said Oedipa. “I'll let you know if it's hopeless.”"
"Marvin: I have a million ideas, but, they all point to certain death. Arthur: Thanks very much, Marv!"

Etymology

Clipping of marvellous.

Word Breakdown

Root: مَرْو

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈmɑː(ɹ)v/

Usage

Colloquial

Inflected Forms

MARVs (plural)

Derived Forms

marvy

Frequently Paired Words

MRV IRV MIRV RV

Rhymes With

starve carve harv farve larve varve forcarve becarve

Questions

How do you pronounce marv?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɑː(ɹ)v/.
What does marv mean?: Marvellous, fantastic.
Where does marv come from?: Clipping of marvellous.

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