Rev

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ɹɛv/
• Rhymes: -É›v

Abbreviation of revolution

Full definition of rev

Noun

1. revolution

Abbreviation of reverend

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1. reverend

Abbreviation of revolutions, rpm (onomatopoeia)

Verb

1. To increase the speed of a motor, or to operate at a higher speed.He revved the engine in a rather macho style.You could hear the engines revving from a mile away.

Derived terms

• overrev

Anagrams

• ERV, ver, VRE