ivan
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Meaning · English
A Russian.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Ivan is yelling curses at his friends.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ivan” mean?
A Russian.
Is “ivan” formal or informal?
ivan is generally slang.