LURVE

What Does LURVE Mean in a Text?

LURVE means "Love." LURVE is a non-standard spelling of the word "love." It is a humorous mispronunciation, the origin of which is widely credited to the 1977 Woody Allen film "Annie Hall," in which Allen's character avoids using the word "love" and retreats into comedy to avoid saying it:

Annie Hall Bridge Scene

Nowadays, LURVE may suggest more or less passion than "ordinary" love, depending on the context. It can also be used sarcastically to indicate strong dislike. For example:
  • Trevor: I love you Jean.
  • Jean: Do you think it is true LURVE? Because, I LURVE you with all my heart.
  • John: I had to wait 2 hours for the hairdresser today.
  • Ted: Wow. I know how much you LURVE to be kept waiting.
LURVE can also be written as LURV and LERVE.

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meaning of LURVE

LURVE is a humorous way of saying "Love."

Summary of Key Points

"Love" is the most common definition for LURVE on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
LURVE
Definition:Love
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at LURVE

LURVE is typically used as a verb (i.e. a doing word). For example:
  • I LURVE you.
  • We LURVE quiet nights in.
  • They LURVE it when we beat them.

Example of LURVE Used in a Text

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