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A Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is a type of hybrid vehicle that combines a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) with an electric motor and a rechargeable battery. PHEVs can be charged by plugging them into an external power source, allowing them to operate on electric power alone for a certain distance before the internal combustion engine kicks in.

There are three types of EVs. Some run exclusively on battery power, while others combine battery and gas power.

- Fully battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs or BEVs)
- Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs)
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)
PHEVs can be charged at home using a standard electrical outlet or at public charging stations, providing flexibility in how they are powered.
PHEV by PEntity March 17, 2025
Words you can keep

Phevanie 

A feeling stronger than love itself; Declaring a strong bond to another
Phevanie, my darling.
Phevanie by opruh March 19, 2019

PHEVHOLE 

A PlugIN Hybrid Vehicle Owner who blocks EVcharging Stations with their Vehicle because they are not charging. They are only parking in a Charging Spot. A mix between EVhole & ICEhole
Look at that PHEVHOLE only parking in a Charging Spot and blocking us from Charging our Electric Vehicle. We had to call a tow truck a mile down the road.
PHEVHOLE by NissanLEAF September 18, 2018
the most amazing human you’ll ever meet, super funny and attractive
omg he’s so nice he reminds me of phevos
the most amazing human youll ever meet, funny and attractive.
omg he’s so nice he reminds me of phevos
A phevos is the kindest, most caring, most supportive person you will ever come across. He’s hilariously funny, talented,
quirky, and excels at everything he does. He is the most humble, adorable person in the world. At your darkest hour, your most depressive time, phevos will be there. A phevos will always persuade you to make the most life benefiting decisions. Everyone in life needs a phevos, and should strive to be a phevos.
Wow, he’s so great, he must be a phevos
phevos by MegaFuck101 November 22, 2021
Pheven translates to the light. Most commonly an East African decedent.

Aside from her natural beauty, she also is full of grace, intellect, and wittiness. She has a heart of gold and her nurturing soul is second nature to her. Though her tough exterior may throw you off initially. Just know taking the time to know a Pheven and having one in your circle is a win. Her energy is infectious and she has the power to commend a room if she pleases.

A Pheven is also well aware of their self worth and environments they wish to engage in. Therefore, it is common for a Pheven to dismiss advancements from ordinary individuals. I’m these cases acting in spite of bitterness will not receive attention. It’s best advised to playfully brush it off and accept it.

Believe me if you have a Pheven in your life don’t let her go and if you have it’s most likely too late. at least you have the memories to last.
I met Pheven last night and my credit score shot up 80pts, I called my dad I haven’t spoken to in years, and am back training in the gym.
Pheven by Trippingonair November 22, 2021
More from Urban Dictionary

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026

Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
Back when I lived in upstate new york, I also had to park on the street - on two occasions, we got enough snow, mixed with just the right plowing, that my car was lifted off the ground from so much snow being jammed underneath it.
Word of the Day on August 31, 2026
Acronym, meaning Too Long Didn't Understand
Similar to TLDR
Sister: This meeting was to discuss the rough draft of my essay, where we discussed the subsidiary questions I added in my rough draft. We also discussed the relationship between my main title and the real-life situations I chose to use in my essay. We discussed the structure of my essay as well, specifically the Math AOK section and how it relates to the contradiction of the title. This second meeting was particularly helpful in discussing the implications of my essay claims and how to apply the title across various areas of knowledge. There were many sections of the essay that could have been cut down in wordiness and the ways of knowing required further and more in-depth analysis.

Me: Woah! TLDU!
TLDU by L-Evans January 14, 2019
Word of the Day on August 30, 2026
the act of having anonymous sexual encounters with other men in public toilets.
Cottaging by greeef April 24, 2003
Word of the Day on August 29, 2026

Salad Days 

green inexperienced youthful judgement and cold blooded execution of those judgements.

Rashness with little concern of consequence.

Antony and Cleopatra. William Shakespeare

"My salad days,
When I was green in judgment, cold in blood."

- William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, 1.5
"How did you end up in jail?"

"Salad days, 'nuf said."
Salad Days by GilbyRFC0 October 7, 2011
Word of the Day on August 28, 2026

age gate 

An absolutely foolproof way to keep minors from viewing content deemed "too mature" for them to watch.
Billy: "So I was trying to watch some videos for an M rated game, and I ran into an age gate, so I put in my real birthday. SOMEHOW it managed to figure out that I am 12. CURSE YOU AGE GATE!!!"

Bill: "Fucking age gate! *quick scroll* THERE! I was born on January 1, 1904. Fuck you age gate."
age gate by Banja January 7, 2011
Word of the Day on August 27, 2026
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