dev

noun

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, uncountable)Clipping of developer.

   ““Our goal with this update is to more tightly tie hitboxes and hurtboxes to our character’s animations,” devs explained in the blog post.”

   “Some fans, naturally, quizzed the Rockstar dev as to when they might expect a second trailer to drop. However, as is classic Rockstar, there are no answers on that front.”

2. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, uncountable)Clipping of development.

   “game dev”

3. (Unix, abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, uncountable)Clipping of device.
4. (Armenian)A monster, dragon, serpent, or giant.
5. (Armenian)An immortal spirit who inhabits old ruins.

name

1. A male given name from Hindi.
2. A patronymic surname from Hindi.
3. A diminutive of the male given name Devdas.
4. (Irish, abbreviation, alt-of)Abbreviation of Éamon de Valera, former president of Ireland.
5. (UK, slang)The Devonshire Arms, an alternative pub in Camden, London.

   “The Dev was a long-standing favourite, as was Hawley Arms and The World's End, but he found greater pleasure in seeking out the smaller, lesser known bars and pubs.”

   “The vampire community offers a variety of activities, ranging from obscure events, such as carve your own tombstone, gothic belly dancing, and Kensal Green Cemetery walks to more regular pub and club nights at alternative venues, such as The Dev (the Devonshire Arms, Camden), the Intrepid Fox, Slimelight, and Torture Garden.”