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Definition of respin

respin

/riːˈspɪn/
re · spin

Plural:respins
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Past Simple:respun
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Past Participle:respun
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Present Participle:respinning
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respin Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An act or instance of spinning something again, especially a bonus turn on a slot machine or roulette wheel.

Example

"Matching two bonus symbols on the first two reels triggers a free respin of the third reel."


2

A modified or updated release of an existing software distribution, operating system image, or media recording.

Example

"The community released a lightweight respin of the Linux distribution tailored for older laptops."

• verb

1

To spin or rotate again, or to draw fibers into yarn or thread a second time.

Example

"The textile artisan decided to card and respin the coarse wool to achieve a finer, more uniform thread."


2

To present, package, or interpret information, a story, or a software release in a new way.

Example

"The public relations team tried to respin the disappointing quarterly earnings as a strategic transition period."

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Respin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/respin
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