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Definition of rev

rev

/rɛv/
rev
Plural:revs
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Past Simple:revved
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Past Participle:revved
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Present Participle:revving
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• verb

1

To increase the running speed of an engine, or to operate at an increased speed of rotation (often followed by 'up').

Example

"She revved the motorcycle engine a couple of times before pulling onto the highway."

2

To become or make more active, energetic, or excited (usually followed by 'up').

Example

"The coach's halftime speech really revved the players up for the second half."

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• noun

1

A revolution of an internal combustion engine or motor, or an increase in its speed of rotation (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The mechanic listened carefully to the sound of the engine as the revs climbed."

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• Rhymes for rev

• Nearby Words

reusable
reuse
reutilize
rev
revaccinate
revalidate
revaluate

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the early 20th century as an informal clipping of 'revolution', referring to the rotational speed of an internal combustion engine.

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