lurve/lɜːv/EtymologyFrom an expressively lengthened pronunciation of love ([lʌːv]~[lɜːv]~[lɐːv]). The spelling is based on non-rhotic English.lurve means love, fondness. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.lurve is pronounced /lɜːv/.nounLove, fondness.verbTo love; to like a lot.