Origin of rev

First recorded in 1900–05; short for revolution

Words nearby rev

reused, reuter, reuters, reuther, reutlingen, rev, rev counter, rev up, rev-head, rev., rev. stat.

Definition for rev (2 of 3)

rev.

Definition for rev (3 of 3)

Rev.

Revelation; Revelations.
Reverend.

Words related to rev

evangelist, cleric, pontiff, rabbi, pastor, preacher, priest, chaplain, bishop, missionary, appoint, organize, launch, create, introduce, initiate, install, inaugurate, establish, enact

British Dictionary definitions for rev (1 of 3)

rev
/ (rɛv) informal /

noun

revolution per minute the engine was doing 5000 revs

verb revs, revving or revved

(often foll by up) to increase the speed of revolution of (an engine)

British Dictionary definitions for rev (2 of 3)

rev.

abbreviation for

British Dictionary definitions for rev (3 of 3)

Rev.

abbreviation for

Bible Revelation
Reverend