noun
fave
fayv
noun
1
(informal) A favourite thing or person.
"This song is one of my faves from the album."
How to Use Fave
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, shortened way of saying "favourite".
When to use it
Very informal — common in texting and social media, but avoided in formal writing.
Word Forms
faved past tense, faves plural, faves singular
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Etymology
A shortening of "favourite" (or "favorite").