mayven
mayven is the alternative spelling of maven.
Meaning of maven
Noun
maven (plural mavens)
- An expert in a given field; also, a person who is interested in and knowledgeable about a particular activity or thing; an aficionado.
- Connectors know people—lots of people. Mavens know about things. They know, or find out first, what is going on. Connectors, says [Malcolm] Gladwell, need mavens to tell them what to buzz about.2003, Joseph H. Boyett, Jimmie T. Boyett, “All You Need is Buzz”, in The Guru Guide to Marketing: A Concise Guide to the Best Ideas from Today’s Top Marketers, Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons...
- Synonyms:
- cognoscente, connoisseur, adept, ace, artist, buff, crackerjack, crack hand, dab, dab hand
- Antonyms:
- abecedarian, alphabetarian, apprentice, amateur, beginner, bun, colt, first-timer, fledgling, FNG
Forms of mayven
| plural | mayvens |
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Questions about mayven
- What is mayven the alternative spelling of?
- Mayven is the alternative spelling of maven.
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