mavin is a noun.
Definitionsmavin: an expert or connoisseur in a particular field or area.
PronunciationsUS: /ˈmeɪvɪn/
UK: /ˈmeɪvɪn/
Origin and UsageThe word "mavin" originated from the Yiddish word "meyvn", which means "one who understands". It was first used in English in the early 20th century and has since been used to describe someone who is an expert or connoisseur in a particular field or area.
Synonymsexpert, connoisseur, specialist, authority, adept, master
Related Wordsgenie, savvy, elite, whizz, ninja
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