English word origin

Etymology of wuv

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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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

Alternative form of love.

noun

Alternative form of love.

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Machine-source provenance

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