English Explanatory Dictionary

wuv

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of love.
verb
  1. Alternative form of love.

Pronunciation

/wʌv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-wuv.wav

Word forms

wuv wuvz wuvs wuving wuvd wuved

Etymology

From a humorous mispronunciation of love, mimicking the speech of a young child. Reinforced by the comic portrayal of a speech impediment of the elderly clergyman in the influential book and film The Princess Bride.

Synonyms

luv

Related words

wub
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