the haves

plural noun

Definition of the haves

: people who have a lot of money and possessions : wealthy people —usually used in the phrase the haves and the have-nots

the gap between the haves and the have-nots

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have play haves

: to hold or maintain as a possession, privilege, or entitlement
: to hold in one's use, service, regard, or at one's disposal
: to hold, include, or contain as a part or whole

: one that is well-endowed especially in material wealth

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