ref

pronunciation

How to pronounce ref in British English: UK [ref]word uk audio image

How to pronounce ref in American English: US [rɛf] word us audio image

  • Noun:
    (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play

Word Origin

ref
1899 (n.), 1929 (v.); short for referee. Related: Reffed; reffing.

Example

1. The ref gave me a yellow card .
2. The ref just gave city a penalty .
3. If the other ref doesn 't do his share , you refuse to call any fouls until he does .
4. It was an atrocity beyond words what he did to messi after a foul and was fortunate that the ref did not see .
5. But as long as the technology keeps advancing - sports futurists couldn 't be more bullish about 3d tv - and twitter lets you yell at the ref from the comfort of your couch , odds are we 'll stay glued to the games .

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