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

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 notes

In plain EnglishMaking an engine roar louder and faster by pressing the gas.

Common pairings

revving the engine revving up

Word forms

revvings plural

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He sat at the lights, _____ the motorbike's engine.

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rev 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.

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