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Raremaverick
The correct spelling is maverick.
How to pronounce maverick
/ˈmævəɹɪk/
nounIPA: /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.An unbranded range animal.
- 2.(by extension) Anything dishonestly obtained.
- 3.(by extension) One who is unconventional or does not abide by rules.
- 4.(by extension) One who creates or uses controversial or unconventional ideas or practices.
- 5.A person in the military who became an officer by going to college while on active duty as an enlisted person.
verb
- 1.To take an unbranded range animal.
- 2.(by extension) To seize without a legal claim.
adjective
- 1.Of cattle: unbranded.
- 2.Showing independence in thoughts or actions.
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