fave

noun

variants or less commonly fav
plural faves also favs
fave adjective

Examples of fave in a Sentence

I like all the actors on the show, but he's my fave. chocolate ice cream is my absolute fave
Recent Examples on the Web Real Madrid is the 14-time winner, just clinched a record 36th La Liga crown and is the clear betting fave. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 May 2024 Considering Waititi’s last venture was the cult pirate fave Our Flag Means Death, its safe to say he’s got the whole pillaging thing down. Lucy Ford, TIME, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for fave 

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Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fave was in 1938

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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fave. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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