FAV

What Does Fav Mean in a Text?

Fav means "favorite." It is a slang term often used in informal contexts, such as social media or casual conversation, to refer to something that someone particularly likes or prefers. Fav is used interchangeably with the term "fave," sometimes in the same conversation! Our analysis indicates that both terms are equally popular when used as adjectives, but fave is preferred as a plural noun and as a verb. For example:

This is my fav / fave song. (Adjective.)
I don't have any fav / fave bands. (Adjective.)
These are my faves. (Plural noun.)
Fave my post, so you get the updates. (Verb.)

See below for a detailed explanation of these grammar terms.

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When I write Fav, I mean this:

Fav is an abbreviation of the word favorite.

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

Fav
Definition:	Favorite
Type:	Word (Slang)
Guessability:	1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

An Academic Look at Fav

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Fav is a contraction of the word favorite, which is used as slang. Slang is informal language that consists of words, phrases, and uses of language that are often restricted to a specific context or a particular group of users. It is not typically used in formal or professional settings.

Fav is typically used as a noun (a "naming" word) or an adjective (a "describing" word). For example: