rev
pronunciation
How to pronounce rev in British English:
UK [rev]
How to pronounce rev in American English:
US [rɛv]
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- Noun:
- rate of revolution of a motor
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- Verb:
- increase the number of rotations per minute
Word Origin
- rev (v.)
- 1916, from earlier noun (1901), shortening of revolution, in reference to the internal combustion engine. Related: Revved; revving.
Example
- 1. And what the hell are you doing with the rev ?
- 2. The v8 hotel boasts rooms guaranteed to rev the engine of any car lover because the beds and rooms are made from their favorite vehicles .
- 3. It turns out that nicotine can rev up brain cells that normally signal people to stop eating when they 're full , researchers report in friday 's edition of the journal science .
- 4. The eco-point program is meant as a temporary measure . It started in may 2009 as part of japan 's stimulus package to rev up an economy struggling to recover from the financial crisis .
- 5. According to the good pastor rev . Ed young , evangelical married couples need to be having more sex .