Wuv

//wʌv// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of love. alt-of, alternative, childish, humorous, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of love. alt-of, alternative, childish, humorous

Synonyms

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luvluv

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.

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