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
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Sweaters are your new cozy must-haves, with crew styles that’ll quickly become faves. Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024 Check out our Peacock coupons, along with other great ways to save while streaming your faves. Molly Higgins, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024 Foodie faves include Crispy Chicken Poblano, Thai Chicken Crunch and Tokyo Supergreens. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024 All the varieties are great, but my fave is Farmhand’s Choice. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fave 

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Dec. 2024.

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