The term likely comes from the surname of Samuel Augustus Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher who bucked convention by not branding his cattle. For that reason, the term “maverick” is also used to refer to an unbranded animal, especially a stray calf.
What does the word maverick mean?
Definition of maverick. (Entry 1 of 2) 1 : an unbranded range animal especially : a motherless calf. 2 : an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party. maverick. adjective. Definition of maverick (Entry 2 of 2) : characteristic of, suggestive of, or inclined to be a maverick.
What is a sentence with the word maverick?
Maverick in a sentence
(1) He's always been a bit of a maverick.
(2) Politically, she's a bit of a maverick.
(3) You're a maverick and you'll try anything.
(4) He was considered as something of a maverick in the publishing world.
(5) He was too much of a maverick ever to hold high office.
(6) More paramilitary than military, more maverick than paramilitary.
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What does Mavrick mean?
♂ Mavrick. What does Mavrick mean? Mavrick as a name for boys is of American derivation, and the meaning of Mavrick is "an independent man who avoids conformity". Mavrick is an alternate spelling of Maverick (American).