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Mavs

Mavs

1 8.6
Independent people who do things in a new way
  • noun
  • /mævz/
  • Informal
: mavericks
  • In our group project, we need more Mavs who can offer unconventional ideas.

Examples

  • Creative thinkers and Mavs often challenge the status quo to bring about change.

  • The festival celebrated the Mavs of the community, showcasing their unique talents.

  • It says you can't since Mav likes dancing, since Mavs likes dancing.

Synonyms

maverick
vsMavs
11 7.9

Having ideas and actions that do not follow usual rules

is an informal plural label for such independent unconventional people

Surface Forms

Mavs singular
Mavs plural

Morphology

Mavs = maverick (transparent) = maverick + s

Regular plural formation from 'maverick' using the productive English plural -s, so the meaning 'mavericks' is directly recoverable.

Etymology

Mavs is short for mavericks, a name that comes from a Texas rancher named Maverick who did not mark his cattle, so his cows were called 'unbranded' and seen as different. That's why Mavs now means people who are 'independent' and do not follow the usual rules.