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Meaning of kev | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
/kɛv/

Definitions

  1. Initialism of kiloelectronvolt.
    abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
  2. A diminutive of the male given name Kevin.
  3. A working-class male.
    UK, derogatory, slang
  4. Alternative letter-case form of KeV.
    alt-of

Examples

“[…] the middle-class males we interviewed also reported that they had to take security measures in relation to fears about intimidation from working-class 'Kevs', as well as racialised anxieties about black youth.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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