Definition of rev
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: a revolution of a motor
2
: revolution per minute
—usually used in plural
rev
verb
revved; revving
Definition of rev (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
: 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
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
rev
abbreviation (1)Definition of rev (Entry 3 of 4)
1
revenue
2
reverse
3
review; reviewed
4
revised; revision
5
revolution
Rev
abbreviation (2)Definition of Rev (Entry 4 of 4)
1
Revelation
2
reverend
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The first known use of rev was circa 1890
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