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.