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Vinony

obvs

adverb

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Pronunciation: /ɒ(b)vz/ / /ɑ(b)vz/

adv

Etymology: Clipping of obviously + -s (hypocoristic suffix). Compare blates (“blatantly”), totes (“totally”).

  1. Clipping of obviously.

    “Logan and Zoë had my number, obvs. But for once I wasn't sure that I wanted them to.”

    “Like those blockbusters-with-sophisticated-allegorical-aspirations, District 9's greatest asset (beyond excellent visual effects, obvs) is its fascinating setting”