r.s.v.p.'ing

RSVP

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Definitions of r.s.v.p.'ing word

verb without object r.s.v.p.'ing to reply to an invitation: Don't forget to RSVP before Thursday. 1
noun plural r.s.v.p.'ing a reply to an invitation: He sent a lovely bouquet of flowers with his RSVP. 1
noun plural r.s.v.p.'ing (used on an invitation to indicate that the favor of a reply is requested). 1

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < French r(épondez) s('il) v(ous) p(laît) please reply

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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