Definitions

1. noun

A junior varsity team or league, typically for younger or less experienced players.

“The school’s jv basketball team won the regional championship.”

2. abbreviation

Junior varsity

“The jv team played against the varsity team.”

3. verb

To assign a junior varsity player to a team or a position.

“The coach decided to jv the new player with the star player.”

4. verb

To defeat or outperform an opponent, especially in a sports context.

“The team jv their opponents in the tournament.”