Main Entry: 1mav·er·ick Pronunciation: \ˈmav-rik, ˈma-və-\ Function: noun Etymology: Samuel A. Maverick †1870 American pioneer who did not brand his calves Date: 1867

1. an unbranded range animal ; especially : a motherless calf
2. an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party
3. Making rash and often confounding decisions for expected political gain, blurting out crazy shit