Lev

/lɛv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A unit of currency used in Bulgaria.

I exchanged my dollars for lev before my trip to Bulgaria.

In biblical contexts, it can refer to the Hebrew word 'lev' which means 'heart.'

She spoke with all her lev, sharing her true feelings with the audience.

verb

To lift or raise something.

He decided to lev the box onto the shelf despite its weight.

To elevate in the sense of improving or increasing.

They worked together to lev the team spirit in the office.

Derived from the Bulgarian word 'лев', meaning 'lion', adopted as the name for the currency.

lev of the land

Refers to the wealth or riches of a place.

to lev up

To enhance or improve one's level in a specific context.

leverage

The exertion of force or influence to gain an advantage.

levitating

The process of rising or floating in air.

To be heavily intoxicated.

After that party, I was totally lev.

An exaggerated state of excitement.

That concert was so good, I'm still in a lev state!