First Known Use: circa 1890
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1rev
noun \ˈrev\
: a complete turn of an engine part
Full Definition of REV
1
: a revolution of a motor
2
: revolution per minute —usually used in plural
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Origin of REV
short for revolution
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2rev
verb
: to cause (an engine) to run more quickly : to increase the revolutions per minute of (a motor in a vehicle)
revvedrev·ving
Full 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>
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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
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REV Defined for Kids
rev
verb \ˈrev\
revvedrev·ving
Definition of REV for Kids
: to increase the number of revolutions per minute of (a motor) <rev an engine>
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