1916, from earlier noun (1901), shortening of revolution, in reference to the internal combustion engine. Related: Revved; revving.
rev up an engine
the engine was doing 6000 revs
reupholster
reuptake
reusable
reuse
Reuters
rev
revaluate
revaluation
revalue
revamp
revanche
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