rev

¹rev

noun \ˈrev\

Definition of REV

1

: a revolution of a motor

2

: revolution per minute —usually used in plural

Origin of REV

short for revolution

First Known Use: circa 1890

Other Automotive Terms

articulated, block, choke, clutch, diesel, neutral, transmission

Rhymes with REV

breve

²rev

verb

revvedrev·ving

Definition of REV

transitive verb

1

a : to step up the number of revolutions per minute of —often used with up <rev up the engine>

b : increase —used with up <rev up production>

2

: to drive or operate especially at high speed —often used with up

3

: to make more active or effective —used with up <revving up the economy>

4

: to stir up : excite —usually used with up <revved up the kids before bedtime>

intransitive verb

1

: to operate at an increased speed of revolution —usually used with up

2

: to increase in amount or activity —usually used with up <the campaign revved up>

3

: to become more excited especially in anticipation —usually used with up <the partygoers were revving up>

First Known Use of REV

1920

³rev

abbreviation

Definition of REV

1

revenue

2

reverse

3

review; reviewed

4

revised; revision

5

revolution

Rev

abbreviation

Definition of REV

1

Revelation

2

reverend

Other Christian Religious Terms

Pentateuch, blasphemy, curate, doxology, eremite, iconoclasm, liturgy, orison, pneuma, reliquary