Revved: meaning, definitions and examples
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revved
[ rɛvd ]
mechanical operation
Revved is the past tense of the verb 'rev', which means to increase the running speed of an engine or to cause an engine to run at a higher speed. This term is frequently used in automotive contexts, indicating that the engine's RPM (revolutions per minute) has been raised. When someone revs an engine, it often creates a louder sound, indicating more power is being produced. This can be done for various reasons, such as to get attention, to indicate readiness, or simply for the thrill of acceleration.
Synonyms
accelerated, boosted, increased.
Examples of usage
- He revved the engine before the race.
- The bike revved loudly as she accelerated.
- The mechanic revved the car to check its performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "revved" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acelerado
🇮🇳 तेज़
🇩🇪 hochgefahren
🇮🇩 dipercepat
🇺🇦 розігнаний
🇵🇱 przyspieszony
🇯🇵 加速された
🇫🇷 accéléré
🇪🇸 acelerado
🇹🇷 hızlandırılmış
🇰🇷 가속된
🇸🇦 مسرع
🇨🇿 zrychlený
🇸🇰 zrychlený
🇨🇳 加速的
🇸🇮 pospešen
🇮🇸 hraðað
🇰🇿 жылдамдатылған
🇬🇪 აჩქარებული
🇦🇿 sürətləndirilmiş
🇲🇽 acelerado
Etymology
The term 'rev' is a shortened form of 'revolution,' which is derived from the Latin word 'revolutio,' meaning a turning around or a turning back. The origin of the term in its automotive context dates back to the early 20th century, as internal combustion engines became more prevalent in vehicles. As technology advanced and cars became a symbol of speed and power, the need for a term that described the action of increasing engine speed emerged. 'Rev' captures the essence of the engine's function, emphasizing the increase in revolutions per minute (RPM) to achieve greater performance. Over time, this slang expression became widely adopted in informal language, particularly in car culture, and has been used in popular media, further entrenching it in everyday vocabulary.