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maverick

The correct spelling is maverick.

How to pronounce maverick

/ˈmævəɹɪk/
noun

IPA: /ˈmævəɹɪk/

Say it like: Mav-eri-k

The correct spelling is maverick. An unbranded range animal. For example: "He made a maverick decision.  She is such a maverick person."

Usage Examples

He made a maverick decision.  She is such a maverick person.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An unbranded range animal.
  2. 2.(by extension) Anything dishonestly obtained.
  3. 3.(by extension) One who is unconventional or does not abide by rules.
  4. 4.(by extension) One who creates or uses controversial or unconventional ideas or practices.
  5. 5.A person in the military who became an officer by going to college while on active duty as an enlisted person.

verb

  1. 1.To take an unbranded range animal.
  2. 2.(by extension) To seize without a legal claim.

adjective

  1. 1.Of cattle: unbranded.
  2. 2.Showing independence in thoughts or actions.

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