revving

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Definitions of revving word

noun revving a revolution (in an engine or the like). 1
verb with object revving to accelerate sharply the speed of (an engine or the like) (often followed by up). 1
verb without object revving (of an engine) to accelerate; become revved (often followed by up). 1

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; short for revolution

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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