verb
revving
Revving (verb) means increasing the speed of an engine by pressing the accelerator, especially while the vehicle is stationary. Example: “He sat at the lights, revving the motorbike's engine.”
verb
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Increasing the speed of an engine by pressing the accelerator, especially while the vehicle is stationary.
"He sat at the lights, revving the motorbike's engine."
How to use revving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMaking an engine roar louder and faster by pressing the gas.
Common pairings
revving the engine
revving up
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Word forms
- Plural
- revvings
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He sat at the lights, _____ the motorbike's engine.
Synonyms
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rev up
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Frequently asked questions
What does “revving” mean?
The word “revving” means increasing the speed of an engine by pressing the accelerator, especially while the vehicle is stationary. In plain terms, making an engine roar louder and faster by pressing the gas.
How do you use “revving” in a sentence?
Here is “revving” used in a sentence: “He sat at the lights, revving the motorbike's engine.”
What part of speech is “revving”?
“Revving” is a verb.
What is the meaning of revving?
"revving" (verb) means increasing the speed of an engine by pressing the accelerator, especially while the vehicle is stationary.
