Rep: meaning, definitions and examples

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rep

 

[ rษ›p ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

abbreviation, slang

Rep is a common abbreviation for 'representative,' often used in business or sales contexts to refer to someone who promotes or sells products on behalf of a company. This term can encompass both formal roles, such as a sales representative, and informal usages, such as when someone represents a team or group. In sports, a 'rep' can also refer to a repetition of an exercise in weight training. In casual settings, 'rep' may be used to denote someone's reputation or credibility within a community.

Synonyms

agent, delegate, representative, salesperson.

Examples of usage

  • She works as a sales rep for a tech company.
  • He's got a good rep in the industry.
  • He completed three reps of the exercise.
  • The organization sent a rep to the conference.
Context #2 | Verb

abbreviation, slang

To rep means to represent something or someone, showcasing a product, brand, or group in a positive light. It's often used in informal contexts and may involve advocacy, promotion, or simply endorsing a cause or identity. For example, an athlete might rep their team with pride, or an influencer might rep a brand through social media.

Synonyms

endorse, promote, represent, stand for.

Examples of usage

  • She reps her favorite brand on social media.
  • He always reps his hometown wherever he goes.
  • They rep the team with great enthusiasm.

Translations

Translations of the word "rep" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น repetir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‹เคนเคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wiederholen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengulang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒั‚ะพั€ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powtรณrzyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็นฐใ‚Š่ฟ”ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉpรฉter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ repetir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tekrar etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋ณตํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูƒุฑุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opakovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opakovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡ๅค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ponoviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endurtaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐะปะฐะนั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™krarlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ repetir

Etymology

The word 'rep' originates from the shortening of the word 'representative' in the early 20th century, particularly gaining traction in sales and business jargon. Its usage proliferated through informal speech, particularly in urban areas among younger demographics. The slang adoption of 'rep' in the 1980s and 1990s coincided with the rise of hip-hop culture, where artists frequently used the term to signify loyalty and representation of their communities, neighborhoods, or personal identities. Moreover, in fitness and exercise contexts, 'rep' derives from 'repetition' in weight training, emphasizing the importance of repeated motions in workouts. The transition of 'rep' into mainstream vernacular reflects broader trends in language simplification and the influence of popular culture on language evolution, making it a versatile term encompassing various contexts from business to casual conversations and sports.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,511, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.