Definition of rev
1 : a revolution of a motor
2 : revolution per minute —usually used in plural
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Origin and Etymology of rev
short for revolution
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rev
Definition of rev
revved
;revving
transitive verb
1a : to step up the number of revolutions per minute of —often used with up rev up the engineb : 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
rev
Definition of rev
1 revenue
2 reverse
3 review; reviewed
4 revised; revision
5 revolution
Rev
Definition of Rev
1 Revelation
2 reverend
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REV Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of rev for English Language Learners
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: to cause (an engine) to run more quickly : to increase the revolutions per minute of (a motor in a vehicle)
REV Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of rev for Students
revved
;revving
: to increase the number of revolutions per minute of (a motor) rev an engine
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