obv
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9.9
- noun
- Specialized
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- When collecting coins, many enthusiasts pay close attention to the obv to assess their value.
Examples
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The obv of the coin features a portrait of a famous historical figure.
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The medal's obv displayed a beautiful engraving of the event commemorated.
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Right, it'd be obv... yeah, it would be obvious.
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The economy, obvs, is one of, if not the, biggest issues facing voters this year.
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We're in Candy Crush, obvs.
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That's obv...
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(I mean, obvs that's not entirely fair.
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Social Security, while some people may be fond of it (Communists, obvs), ruined everything ever and destroyed American families.
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I have no idea what the author is thinking, obvs, but I have always thought that black suits are more appropriate for evening and navy/charcoal better for day/work.
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First off, this first picture encapsulates the wonderful events going on at the moment and what you can gain from them (in exchange for lindens, obvs)!
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Synonyms
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7.8
The front side of something, or its opposite in a pair, for example a coin's portrait side
Surface Forms
Etymology
Obv is short for obverse, which comes from a Latin word meaning 'turned toward'. It names the side of a coin or medal that faces you, so obv means the coin's front or main side.