What Does Fave Mean in a Text?
Fave 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. Fave is used interchangeably with the term "fav." Check out that page for a detailed explanation of how and when to use it.
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When I write Fave, I mean this:
Both "fave" and "fav" mean favorite.
Summary of Key Points
"Favorite" is, by far, the most common meaning for Fave when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| Fave | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Favorite |
| Type: | Word (Slang) |
| Guessability: |  1: Easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at Fave
Fave is a contraction of the word favorite. It is used as slang (i.e., 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).
- That is my absolute fave! (Here, fav is being used as a noun.)
- I am going to wear my fave jacket. (Here, fav is an adjective that modifies the noun jacket.)
Example of Fave Used in a Text
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