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obvs

Syllabification: (obvs)
Pronunciation: /ävz/
(also obv)
Definition of obvs

adverb

informal
  • obviously:‘Léon’ (obvs not his real name) was credited with the brand’s resurrection I’m not unbiased, obv

Origin:

1980s: shortening of obviously

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