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rev | rec |

As a proper noun rev

is .

As a noun rec is

(informal).

As a verb rec is

(informal) to recommend something such as a book, movie, product etc.

rev

English

Etymology 1

Abbreviation of (revolution)

Noun

(en noun)
  • revolution

    • Etymology 2

    Abbreviation of (reverend)

    Abbreviation

    (Abbreviation) (head)
  • reverend

    • Etymology 3

    Abbreviation of revolutions, rpm

    Verb

    (revv)
  • 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

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    rec

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (informal)
    • At 11:00, school’s out, and it’s time for rec
  • (informal) A recommendation or suggestion.

    • Verb

  • (informal) To recommend something such as a book, movie, product etc.

    • Anagrams

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