maverick
maverick
Definition
☆ mav·er·ick (mav′ər ik, mav′rik)
noun
- an unbranded animal, esp. a strayed calf
- Informal a person who takes an independent stand, as in politics, from that of a party or group
Etymology: after S. Maverick (1803-70), Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle
maverick
Synonyms
maverick
modif.
maverick
Synonyms
maverick
n.
Calf
unbranded calf, yearling, renegade calf; see animal 2, calf.Nonconformist
dissenter, malcontent, extremist; see nonconformist, radical.
maverick
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- play: Griffiths plays a maverick but inspirational teacher who wins the adoration of his sixth-formers as they study to win a place at Oxbridge.
Adjective modifier
- fellow: He exchanged harsh words and occasionally fisticuffs with fellow mouthy mavericks like Spike Lee, Oliver Stone and producer Don Murphy.
- musical: Watch the video Just Jack - Writer's Block video Just Jack is a musical maverick, talented DJ and sparkling wordsmith.
- political: But think again: both regarded as political mavericks and driven by a rebel heart; both famed for a love of firey spirits.
- few: There are, however, a few mavericks in each box, or items which would be better placed elsewhere.
- American: It's a real art form, as evidenced by the plaudits laid at the feet of North American mavericks like Cronenberg.
- true: Thatâs why so many of the true mavericks keep moving on.
Modifies a noun
- cop: Enter maverick cop " Eagle " Li ( Lee ), whose driving passion becomes the apprehension of Jeff's tortured soul.
- genius: Innovation, let alone maverick genius, is easily stifled.
- detective: He stars in three series of Murphy's Law as the dark maverick detective, Murphy, and is currently filming a fourth.
- MP: Lord Taylor has criticized Mr Hague for not being decisive and acting against the maverick MP.
- scientist: The UN are very worried about the possible involvement of the maverick scientist Dr. Connor.
- talent: Von Trier's a truly maverick talent, one worth treasuring.
Noun used with modifier
- quot: Like quot maverick lowenstein said a. A friendly form their access.
- celluloid: Celluloid Mavericks: A History of American Independent Film.
- jazz: Howard is " a man of action " in his own words, a jazz maverick who spans the genres.
- pop: Someone the other day called us ' English pop mavericks ' and I just thought ' Please stop calling us that!
- dance: Award winning Portuguese choreographer Rui Horta is a dance maverick.
Possessives
- tradition: Philip Kitcher has described a ' maverick ' tradition in the philosophy of mathematics which emphasizes the practice and human side of mathematics.
Preposition: of
- cinema: If you are a curious beginner, it's a gripping, entertaining autobiography of one of the true mavericks of American cinema.
